Looc‑Barlak, Municipality of Mabuhay, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Mabuhay |
| Postal code | 7010 |
| Population (2020) | 2,297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Olutanga |
| Coordinates | 7.3602, 122.9185 (7° 22' North, 122° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Looc‑Barlak is a barangay in the municipality of Mabuhay, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,297. This represented 6.14% of the total population of Mabuhay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc-Barlak in the 2015 Census was 2,258 broken down into 362 households or an average of 6.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 753 | 128 | 5.88 | |
| 1,102 | 183 | 6.02 | |
| 1,509 | 225 | 6.71 | |
| 2,140 | 319 | 6.71 | |
| 2,351 | 346 | 6.79 | |
| 2,258 | 362 | 6.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc-Barlak is 5 to 9, with 420 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 266 | 11.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 420 | 18.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 383 | 16.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 261 | 11.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 183 | 8.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 171 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 138 | 6.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 137 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 2.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 2.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 0.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 0.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.09% |
| Total | 2,287 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc-Barlak grew from 753 in 1990 to 2,297 in 2020, an increase of 1,544 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 2,287 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 753 | – | |
| 1,106 | 7.47% | |
| 1,509 | 6.89% | |
| 2,140 | 4.94% | |
| 2,351 | 3.48% | |
| 2,287 | -0.52% | |
| 2,297 | 0.09% |
Location
Looc‑Barlak is situated at approximately 7.3602, 122.9185, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Looc‑Barlak 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.