Looc, Municipality of Mandaon, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mandaon |
| Postal code | 5411 |
| Population (2020) | 962 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1183, 123.2445 (12° 7' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.5 meters (47.6 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Mandaon, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 962. This represented 2.18% of the total population of Mandaon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 886 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 598 | 113 | 5.29 | |
| 699 | 116 | 6.03 | |
| 740 | 151 | 4.90 | |
| 677 | 138 | 4.91 | |
| 701 | 135 | 5.19 | |
| 886 | 189 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 11.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 13.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 85 | 9.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 7.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 4.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 3.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.35% |
| Total | 886 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 598 in 1990 to 962 in 2020, an increase of 364 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 886 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 598 | – | |
| 699 | 2.97% | |
| 740 | 1.23% | |
| 677 | -1.22% | |
| 701 | 1.28% | |
| 886 | 4.56% | |
| 962 | 1.75% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 12.1183, 123.2445, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.5 meters or 47.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Looc 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.