Tuguis, Municipality of Looc, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Looc |
| Postal code | 5507 |
| Population (2020) | 1,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.2461, 122.0165 (12° 15' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.7 meters (127.0 feet) |
Tuguis is a barangay in the municipality of Looc, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,135. This represented 5.21% of the total population of Looc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tuguis in the 2015 Census was 1,218 broken down into 272 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 729 | 140 | 5.21 | |
| 822 | 163 | 5.04 | |
| 967 | 194 | 4.98 | |
| 995 | 210 | 4.74 | |
| 1,183 | 262 | 4.52 | |
| 1,218 | 272 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tuguis is 5 to 9, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 13.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 11.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 111 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 10.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 5.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.66% |
| Total | 1,218 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tuguis grew from 729 in 1990 to 1,135 in 2020, an increase of 406 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.47%, or a decrease of 83 people, from the previous population of 1,218 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 729 | – | |
| 822 | 2.27% | |
| 967 | 3.54% | |
| 995 | 0.39% | |
| 1,183 | 6.50% | |
| 1,218 | 0.56% | |
| 1,135 | -1.47% |
Location
Tuguis is situated at approximately 12.2461, 122.0165, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.7 meters or 127.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tuguis 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.