Lunas, Municipality of Romblon, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Romblon |
| Postal code | 5500 |
| Population (2020) | 803 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Romblon |
| Coordinates | 12.4973, 122.2694 (12° 30' North, 122° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.4 meters (126.0 feet) |
Lunas is a barangay in the municipality of Romblon, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 803. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Romblon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lunas in the 2015 Census was 642 broken down into 165 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 | 112 | 4.85 | |
| 656 | 140 | 4.69 | |
| 564 | 123 | 4.59 | |
| 580 | 145 | 4.00 | |
| 729 | 151 | 4.83 | |
| 642 | 165 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lunas is 5 to 9, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 77 | 11.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 11.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 10.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 6.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 6.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.40% |
| Total | 642 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lunas grew from 543 in 1990 to 803 in 2020, an increase of 260 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.82%, or an increase of 161 people, from the previous population of 642 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 543 | – | |
| 656 | 3.61% | |
| 564 | -3.19% | |
| 580 | 0.39% | |
| 729 | 8.68% | |
| 642 | -2.39% | |
| 803 | 4.82% |
Location
Lunas is situated at approximately 12.4973, 122.2694, in the island of Romblon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.4 meters or 126.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lunas 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.