Luneta, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 936 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8577, 124.1492 (12° 51' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Luneta is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 936. This represented 4.46% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luneta in the 2015 Census was 870 broken down into 203 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 | 113 | 4.97 | |
| 690 | 137 | 5.04 | |
| 659 | 145 | 4.54 | |
| 727 | 173 | 4.20 | |
| 822 | 200 | 4.11 | |
| 870 | 203 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luneta is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 85 | 9.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 10.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 7.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 4.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 6.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 7.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 4.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.18% |
| Total | 870 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luneta grew from 562 in 1990 to 936 in 2020, an increase of 374 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.55%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 870 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 562 | – | |
| 690 | 3.92% | |
| 659 | -0.98% | |
| 727 | 1.36% | |
| 822 | 4.57% | |
| 870 | 1.09% | |
| 936 | 1.55% |
Location
Luneta is situated at approximately 12.8577, 124.1492, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luneta 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.