Luna, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Dinagat Islands |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 8427 |
| Population (2020) | 1,829 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Dinagat |
| Coordinates | 9.9995, 125.6025 (9° 60' North, 125° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.2 meters (79.4 feet) |
Luna is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Dinagat Islands. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,829. This represented 6.93% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 1,174 broken down into 266 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950 | 173 | 5.49 | |
| 901 | 172 | 5.24 | |
| 1,286 | 209 | 6.15 | |
| 1,057 | 251 | 4.21 | |
| 1,143 | 257 | 4.45 | |
| 1,174 | 266 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luna is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 92 | 7.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 11.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 135 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 7.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 4.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 4.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,174 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna grew from 950 in 1990 to 1,829 in 2020, an increase of 879 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 9.78%, or an increase of 655 people, from the previous population of 1,174 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 950 | – | |
| 901 | -0.99% | |
| 1,286 | 7.93% | |
| 1,057 | -2.67% | |
| 1,143 | 2.89% | |
| 1,174 | 0.51% | |
| 1,829 | 9.78% |
Location
Luna is situated at approximately 9.9995, 125.6025, in the island of Dinagat. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.2 meters or 79.4 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.