Lunec, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 2,741 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9537, 120.4915 (15° 57' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.4 meters (109.6 feet) |
Lunec is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,741. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lunec in the 2015 Census was 2,488 broken down into 541 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,644 | 284 | 5.79 | |
| 1,768 | 328 | 5.39 | |
| 2,144 | 385 | 5.57 | |
| 2,287 | 450 | 5.08 | |
| 2,251 | 491 | 4.58 | |
| 2,488 | 541 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lunec is 5 to 9, with 296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 247 | 9.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 296 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 262 | 10.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 225 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 216 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 210 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 164 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 144 | 5.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 120 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.64% |
| Total | 2,488 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lunec grew from 1,644 in 1990 to 2,741 in 2020, an increase of 1,097 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.06%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 2,488 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,644 | – | |
| 1,768 | 1.37% | |
| 2,144 | 4.22% | |
| 2,287 | 0.89% | |
| 2,251 | -0.58% | |
| 2,488 | 1.92% | |
| 2,741 | 2.06% |
Location
Lunec is situated at approximately 15.9537, 120.4915, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.4 meters or 109.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lunec 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.