Recto, Municipality of General Luna, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | General Luna |
| Postal code | 4310 |
| Population (2020) | 659 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7255, 122.2615 (13° 44' North, 122° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.3 meters (450.5 feet) |
Recto is a barangay in the municipality of General Luna, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 659. This represented 2.66% of the total population of General Luna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Recto in the 2015 Census was 685 broken down into 129 households or an average of 5.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 458 | 80 | 5.73 | |
| 487 | 94 | 5.18 | |
| 556 | 99 | 5.62 | |
| 597 | 118 | 5.06 | |
| 627 | 130 | 4.82 | |
| 685 | 129 | 5.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Recto is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 4.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 13.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 12.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 10.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 6.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 2.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.15% |
| Total | 685 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Recto grew from 458 in 1990 to 659 in 2020, an increase of 201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.81%, or a decrease of 26 people, from the previous population of 685 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 458 | – | |
| 487 | 1.16% | |
| 556 | 2.88% | |
| 597 | 0.99% | |
| 627 | 1.80% | |
| 685 | 1.70% | |
| 659 | -0.81% |
Location
Recto is situated at approximately 13.7255, 122.2615, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.3 meters or 450.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Recto 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.