Loreto, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,309 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9397, 123.7689 (12° 56' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.5 meters (175.5 feet) |
Loreto is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,309. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Loreto in the 2015 Census was 1,166 broken down into 231 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 634 | 117 | 5.42 | |
| 715 | 140 | 5.11 | |
| 832 | 161 | 5.17 | |
| 962 | 199 | 4.83 | |
| 1,040 | 209 | 4.98 | |
| 1,166 | 231 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loreto is 10 to 14, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 126 | 10.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 13.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 15.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 5.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 63 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.60% |
| Total | 1,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loreto grew from 634 in 1990 to 1,309 in 2020, an increase of 675 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.46%, or an increase of 143 people, from the previous population of 1,166 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 634 | – | |
| 715 | 2.28% | |
| 832 | 3.30% | |
| 962 | 2.02% | |
| 1,040 | 2.88% | |
| 1,166 | 2.20% | |
| 1,309 | 2.46% |
Location
Loreto is situated at approximately 12.9397, 123.7689, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.5 meters or 175.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Loreto 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.