Looc Sapi, Municipality of Olutanga, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Olutanga |
| Postal code | 7041 |
| Population (2020) | 1,141 |
| Coordinates | 7.3008, 122.8323 (7° 18' North, 122° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Looc Sapi is a barangay in the municipality of Olutanga, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,141. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Olutanga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc Sapi in the 2015 Census was 1,108 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396 | 74 | 5.35 | |
| 322 | 65 | 4.95 | |
| 588 | 112 | 5.25 | |
| 876 | 135 | 6.49 | |
| 935 | 176 | 5.31 | |
| 1,108 | 226 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc Sapi is 5 to 9, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 12.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 142 | 12.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 11.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 108 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 9.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 7.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 48 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.45% |
| Total | 1,108 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc Sapi grew from 396 in 1990 to 1,141 in 2020, an increase of 745 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 1,108 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 396 | – | |
| 322 | -3.80% | |
| 588 | 13.78% | |
| 876 | 5.65% | |
| 935 | 2.40% | |
| 1,108 | 3.28% | |
| 1,141 | 0.62% |
Location
Looc Sapi is situated at approximately 7.3008, 122.8323, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Looc Sapi 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.