Puroc, Municipality of Luna, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Luna |
| Postal code | 3304 |
| Population (2020) | 1,466 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.9723, 121.7114 (16° 58' North, 121° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.5 meters (172.2 feet) |
Puroc is a barangay in the municipality of Luna, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,466. This represented 7.08% of the total population of Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puroc in the 2015 Census was 1,323 broken down into 306 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | 208 | 5.32 | |
| 1,108 | 235 | 4.71 | |
| 1,126 | 249 | 4.52 | |
| 1,156 | 292 | 3.96 | |
| 1,420 | 327 | 4.34 | |
| 1,323 | 306 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puroc is 5 to 9, with 129 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 7.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 8.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 6.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 8.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 8.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 7.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 7.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 6.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.53% |
| Total | 1,323 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puroc grew from 1,107 in 1990 to 1,466 in 2020, an increase of 359 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.18%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 1,323 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,107 | – | |
| 1,108 | 0.02% | |
| 1,126 | 0.35% | |
| 1,156 | 0.36% | |
| 1,420 | 7.77% | |
| 1,323 | -1.34% | |
| 1,466 | 2.18% |
Location
Puroc is situated at approximately 16.9723, 121.7114, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.5 meters or 172.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puroc 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.