Punta, Municipality of Looc, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Looc |
| Postal code | 5507 |
| Population (2020) | 3,091 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2499, 122.0066 (12° 15' North, 122° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Punta is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,091. This represented 14.18% of the total population of Looc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punta in the 2015 Census was 2,995 broken down into 760 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,263 | 419 | 5.40 | |
| 2,145 | 459 | 4.67 | |
| 2,508 | 540 | 4.64 | |
| 2,964 | 637 | 4.65 | |
| 2,965 | 637 | 4.65 | |
| 2,995 | 760 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punta is 5 to 9, with 357 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 261 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 357 | 11.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 347 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 323 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 199 | 6.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 198 | 6.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 172 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 166 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 174 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 159 | 5.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 120 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 104 | 3.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 58 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 1.44% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.04% |
| Total | 2,995 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punta grew from 2,263 in 1990 to 3,091 in 2020, an increase of 828 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 96 people, from the previous population of 2,995 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,263 | – | |
| 2,146 | -0.99% | |
| 2,514 | 3.45% | |
| 2,964 | 2.30% | |
| 2,965 | 0.01% | |
| 2,995 | 0.19% | |
| 3,091 | 0.67% |
Location
Punta is situated at approximately 12.2499, 122.0066, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punta shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.