Looban, Municipality of Bulusan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulusan |
| Postal code | 4704 |
| Population (2020) | 228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7526, 124.1354 (12° 45' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Looban, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulusan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 228. This represented 0.95% of the total population of Bulusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looban in the 2015 Census was 211 broken down into 59 households or an average of 3.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 56 | 4.16 | |
| 238 | 52 | 4.58 | |
| 247 | 55 | 4.49 | |
| 255 | 57 | 4.47 | |
| 253 | 61 | 4.15 | |
| 211 | 59 | 3.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looban is 10 to 14, with 27 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 12 | 5.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 14 | 6.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 12.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 7.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 10 | 4.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 3.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 10.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 7.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 9.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 4.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 2.84% |
| Total | 211 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looban fell from 233 in 1990 to 228 in 2020, a decrease of 5 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 211 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | – | |
| 238 | 0.40% | |
| 247 | 0.80% | |
| 255 | 0.44% | |
| 253 | -0.29% | |
| 211 | -3.40% | |
| 228 | 1.64% |
Location
Looban is situated at approximately 12.7526, 124.1354, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Looban 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.