Locloc, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 1,938 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4005, 119.9184 (15° 24' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.4 meters (30.8 feet) |
Locloc is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,938. This represented 4.87% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Locloc in the 2015 Census was 1,597 broken down into 363 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,027 | 188 | 5.46 | |
| 1,077 | 205 | 5.25 | |
| 1,433 | 273 | 5.25 | |
| 1,492 | 320 | 4.66 | |
| 1,561 | 337 | 4.63 | |
| 1,597 | 363 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Locloc is 10 to 14, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 8.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 10.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 178 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 146 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 6.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 76 | 4.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 1.69% |
| Total | 1,597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Locloc grew from 1,027 in 1990 to 1,938 in 2020, an increase of 911 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.16%, or an increase of 341 people, from the previous population of 1,597 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,027 | – | |
| 1,077 | 0.89% | |
| 1,433 | 6.31% | |
| 1,492 | 0.56% | |
| 1,561 | 1.66% | |
| 1,597 | 0.44% | |
| 1,938 | 4.16% |
Location
Locloc is situated at approximately 15.4005, 119.9184, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.4 meters or 30.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Locloc 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.