Lopoc, Municipality of Labason, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Labason |
| Postal code | 7117 |
| Population (2020) | 2,695 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0676, 122.5280 (8° 4' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) |
Lopoc, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Labason, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,695. This represented 6.13% of the total population of Labason.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lopoc in the 2015 Census was 2,746 broken down into 561 households or an average of 4.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,421 | 269 | 5.28 | |
| 1,620 | 322 | 5.03 | |
| 1,929 | 385 | 5.01 | |
| 4,161 | 698 | 5.96 | |
| 2,659 | 543 | 4.90 | |
| 2,746 | 561 | 4.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lopoc is 5 to 9, with 300 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 271 | 9.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 300 | 10.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 9.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 271 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 224 | 8.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 206 | 7.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 177 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 162 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.06% |
| Total | 2,746 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lopoc grew from 1,421 in 1990 to 2,695 in 2020, an increase of 1,274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.39%, or a decrease of 51 people, from the previous population of 2,746 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,421 | – | |
| 1,620 | 2.49% | |
| 1,929 | 3.81% | |
| 4,161 | 11.18% | |
| 2,659 | -15.04% | |
| 2,746 | 0.61% | |
| 2,695 | -0.39% |
Location
Lopoc is situated at approximately 8.0676, 122.5280, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.8 meters or 32.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lopoc 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.