Luna, Municipality of San Jacinto, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | San Jacinto |
| Postal code | 5417 |
| Population (2020) | 713 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.5372, 123.7120 (12° 32' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 168.7 meters (553.5 feet) |
Luna is a barangay in the municipality of San Jacinto, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 713. This represented 2.40% of the total population of San Jacinto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 840 broken down into 195 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 868 | 173 | 5.02 | |
| 813 | 193 | 4.21 | |
| 924 | 206 | 4.49 | |
| 613 | 152 | 4.03 | |
| 775 | 180 | 4.31 | |
| 840 | 195 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luna is 10 to 14, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 102 | 12.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 14.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 7.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 4.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 52 | 6.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.07% |
| Total | 840 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna fell from 868 in 1990 to 713 in 2020, a decrease of 155 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.39%, or a decrease of 127 people, from the previous population of 840 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 868 | – | |
| 813 | -1.22% | |
| 924 | 2.78% | |
| 613 | -5.50% | |
| 775 | 8.91% | |
| 840 | 1.55% | |
| 713 | -3.39% |
Location
Luna is situated at approximately 12.5372, 123.7120, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 168.7 meters or 553.5 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.