Luna, 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) | 2,491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9017, 123.8603 (11° 54' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,491. This represented 4.42% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 2,651 broken down into 517 households or an average of 5.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,189 | 407 | 5.38 | |
| 2,050 | 391 | 5.24 | |
| 2,070 | 403 | 5.14 | |
| 2,123 | 454 | 4.68 | |
| 2,443 | 456 | 5.36 | |
| 2,651 | 517 | 5.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luna is 10 to 14, with 399 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 11.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 356 | 13.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 399 | 15.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 278 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 212 | 8.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 5.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 142 | 5.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 127 | 4.79% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 117 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 3.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.53% |
| Total | 2,651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna grew from 2,195 in 1990 to 2,491 in 2020, an increase of 296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.30%, or a decrease of 160 people, from the previous population of 2,651 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,195 | – | |
| 2,050 | -1.27% | |
| 2,070 | 0.21% | |
| 2,123 | 0.35% | |
| 2,486 | 5.91% | |
| 2,651 | 1.23% | |
| 2,491 | -1.30% |
Location
Luna is situated at approximately 11.9017, 123.8603, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 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.