Eastern Looc, Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Plaridel |
| Postal code | 7209 |
| Population (2020) | 1,342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6100, 123.7237 (8° 37' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Eastern Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,342. This represented 3.37% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Eastern Looc in the 2015 Census was 1,410 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.93 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,145 | 222 | 5.16 | |
| 1,031 | 228 | 4.52 | |
| 964 | 212 | 4.55 | |
| 1,268 | 281 | 4.51 | |
| 1,674 | 379 | 4.42 | |
| 1,410 | 286 | 4.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Eastern Looc is 10 to 14, with 156 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 8.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 142 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 156 | 11.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 125 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 81 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 109 | 7.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 2.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.91% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.63% |
| Total | 1,410 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Eastern Looc grew from 1,145 in 1990 to 1,342 in 2020, an increase of 197 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.04%, or a decrease of 68 people, from the previous population of 1,410 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,145 | – | |
| 1,031 | -1.95% | |
| 964 | -1.43% | |
| 1,268 | 3.85% | |
| 1,674 | 10.64% | |
| 1,410 | -3.21% | |
| 1,342 | -1.04% |
Location
Eastern Looc is situated at approximately 8.6100, 123.7237, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Eastern 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.