Locus, Municipality of Sapang Dalaga, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| Municipality | Sapang Dalaga |
| Postal code | 7212 |
| Population (2020) | 629 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4859, 123.5761 (8° 29' North, 123° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 267.4 meters (877.3 feet) |
Locus is a barangay in the municipality of Sapang Dalaga, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 629. This represented 3.07% of the total population of Sapang Dalaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Locus in the 2015 Census was 640 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 606 | 120 | 5.05 | |
| 795 | 131 | 6.07 | |
| 508 | 111 | 4.58 | |
| 533 | 136 | 3.92 | |
| 725 | 219 | 3.31 | |
| 640 | 148 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Locus is 15 to 19, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 6.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 9.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 75 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 12.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 4.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.00% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 4.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.25% |
| Total | 640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Locus grew from 609 in 1990 to 629 in 2020, an increase of 20 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.36%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 640 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 609 | – | |
| 795 | 5.12% | |
| 508 | -9.16% | |
| 533 | 0.66% | |
| 725 | 11.85% | |
| 640 | -2.35% | |
| 629 | -0.36% |
Location
Locus is situated at approximately 8.4859, 123.5761, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 267.4 meters or 877.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Locus 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.