Looc, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 9104 |
| Population (2020) | 723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1317, 124.6680 (9° 8' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 723. This represented 4.12% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 770 broken down into 186 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 770 | 145 | 5.31 | |
| 765 | 153 | 5.00 | |
| 876 | 188 | 4.66 | |
| 812 | 181 | 4.49 | |
| 820 | 191 | 4.29 | |
| 770 | 186 | 4.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 5.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 10.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 65 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 5.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 6.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 48 | 6.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 2.34% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 3.12% |
| Total | 770 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc fell from 770 in 1990 to 723 in 2020, a decrease of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.32%, or a decrease of 47 people, from the previous population of 770 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 770 | – | |
| 765 | -0.12% | |
| 876 | 2.95% | |
| 812 | -1.04% | |
| 820 | 0.36% | |
| 770 | -1.19% | |
| 723 | -1.32% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 9.1317, 124.6680, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Looc 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.