Lo-ok, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 1,407 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6139, 122.1113 (6° 37' North, 122° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.3 meters (463.6 feet) |
Lo-ok is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,407. This represented 1.40% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lo-ok in the 2015 Census was 1,079 broken down into 239 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 125 | 5.12 | |
| 762 | 155 | 4.92 | |
| 765 | 159 | 4.81 | |
| 866 | 207 | 4.18 | |
| 957 | 213 | 4.49 | |
| 1,079 | 239 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lo-ok is 5 to 9, with 123 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 | 20 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 8.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 95 | 8.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 7.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 5.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,080 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lo-ok grew from 640 in 1990 to 1,407 in 2020, an increase of 767 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.73%, or an increase of 327 people, from the previous population of 1,080 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 764 | 3.37% | |
| 765 | 0.03% | |
| 867 | 1.74% | |
| 957 | 3.66% | |
| 1,080 | 2.33% | |
| 1,407 | 5.73% |
Location
Lo-ok is situated at approximately 6.6139, 122.1113, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.3 meters or 463.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lo-ok 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.