Luna, Municipality of Gerona, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Gerona |
| Postal code | 2302 |
| Population (2020) | 2,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5772, 120.6238 (15° 35' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.3 meters (112.5 feet) |
Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Gerona, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,108. This represented 2.23% of the total population of Gerona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 1,797 broken down into 406 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,106 | 205 | 5.40 | |
| 1,270 | 244 | 5.20 | |
| 1,412 | 295 | 4.79 | |
| 1,654 | 314 | 5.27 | |
| 1,826 | 408 | 4.48 | |
| 1,797 | 406 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Luna are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 159 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 185 | 10.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 147 | 8.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 6.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,797 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna grew from 1,106 in 1990 to 2,108 in 2020, an increase of 1,002 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.42%, or an increase of 311 people, from the previous population of 1,797 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,106 | – | |
| 1,270 | 2.62% | |
| 1,412 | 2.30% | |
| 1,654 | 2.21% | |
| 1,826 | 3.67% | |
| 1,797 | -0.30% | |
| 2,108 | 3.42% |
Location
Luna is situated at approximately 15.5772, 120.6238, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.3 meters or 112.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luna 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.