Loboc, Municipality of Tungawan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Tungawan |
| Postal code | 7018 |
| Population (2020) | 1,777 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6408, 122.3528 (7° 38' North, 122° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 247.1 meters (810.7 feet) |
Loboc is a barangay in the municipality of Tungawan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,777. This represented 3.82% of the total population of Tungawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Loboc in the 2015 Census was 1,533 broken down into 352 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | 228 | 5.90 | |
| 1,370 | 245 | 5.59 | |
| 1,571 | 283 | 5.55 | |
| 1,714 | 335 | 5.12 | |
| 1,837 | 359 | 5.12 | |
| 1,533 | 352 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loboc is 10 to 14, with 183 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 166 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 177 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 183 | 11.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 11.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 163 | 10.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 9.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 78 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 3.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,533 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loboc grew from 1,345 in 1990 to 1,777 in 2020, an increase of 432 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 244 people, from the previous population of 1,533 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | – | |
| 1,370 | 0.35% | |
| 1,581 | 3.12% | |
| 1,714 | 1.12% | |
| 1,837 | 2.55% | |
| 1,533 | -3.39% | |
| 1,777 | 3.16% |
Location
Loboc is situated at approximately 7.6408, 122.3528, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 247.1 meters or 810.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Loboc 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.