Locso‑An, Municipality of Placer, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 5408 |
| Population (2020) | 1,320 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9419, 123.8930 (11° 57' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.0 meters (177.2 feet) |
Locso‑An is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,320. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Locso-An in the 2015 Census was 1,142 broken down into 228 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 804 | 150 | 5.36 | |
| 855 | 177 | 4.83 | |
| 921 | 192 | 4.80 | |
| 1,094 | 227 | 4.82 | |
| 1,201 | 242 | 4.96 | |
| 1,142 | 228 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Locso-An is 10 to 14, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 170 | 14.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 201 | 17.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 127 | 11.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 4.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 3.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 7.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 2.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Locso-An grew from 804 in 1990 to 1,320 in 2020, an increase of 516 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.10%, or an increase of 178 people, from the previous population of 1,142 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 804 | – | |
| 855 | 1.16% | |
| 921 | 1.61% | |
| 1,094 | 2.40% | |
| 1,201 | 3.45% | |
| 1,142 | -0.95% | |
| 1,320 | 3.10% |
Location
Locso‑An is situated at approximately 11.9419, 123.8930, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.0 meters or 177.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Locso‑An 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.