Southern 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) | 1,597 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.6023, 123.7244 (8° 36' North, 123° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Southern Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,597. This represented 4.01% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Southern Looc in the 2015 Census was 1,495 broken down into 344 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,154 | 232 | 4.97 | |
| 1,251 | 259 | 4.83 | |
| 1,170 | 245 | 4.78 | |
| 1,329 | 283 | 4.70 | |
| 1,478 | 307 | 4.81 | |
| 1,495 | 344 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Southern Looc is 5 to 9, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 7.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 160 | 10.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 5.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 6.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 7.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.27% |
| Total | 1,495 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Southern Looc grew from 1,154 in 1990 to 1,597 in 2020, an increase of 443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 102 people, from the previous population of 1,495 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,154 | – | |
| 1,251 | 1.52% | |
| 1,170 | -1.43% | |
| 1,329 | 1.77% | |
| 1,478 | 3.94% | |
| 1,495 | 0.22% | |
| 1,597 | 1.40% |
Location
Southern Looc is situated at approximately 8.6023, 123.7244, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Southern 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.