Lunotan, City of Gingoog, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| City | Gingoog |
| Postal code | 9014 |
| Population (2020) | 1,945 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7302, 125.0657 (8° 44' North, 125° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 663.8 meters (2,177.8 feet) |
Lunotan is a barangay in the city of Gingoog, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,945. This represented 1.42% of the total population of Gingoog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lunotan in the 2015 Census was 1,600 broken down into 396 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 | 121 | 5.17 | |
| 1,033 | 219 | 4.72 | |
| 1,372 | 283 | 4.85 | |
| 1,328 | 285 | 4.66 | |
| 1,295 | 275 | 4.71 | |
| 1,600 | 396 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lunotan is 5 to 9, with 215 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 11.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 215 | 13.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 205 | 12.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 7.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 72 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,600 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lunotan grew from 625 in 1990 to 1,945 in 2020, an increase of 1,320 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.20%, or an increase of 345 people, from the previous population of 1,600 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 625 | – | |
| 1,033 | 9.87% | |
| 1,372 | 6.27% | |
| 1,328 | -0.45% | |
| 1,295 | -0.91% | |
| 1,600 | 4.11% | |
| 1,945 | 4.20% |
Location
Lunotan is situated at approximately 8.7302, 125.0657, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 663.8 meters or 2,177.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lunotan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Lawaan, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Ricoro, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Samay, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Libertad, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Hindangon, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Bal-ason, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Mat-i, Claveria, Misamis Oriental
- Alagatan, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
- Kalagonoy, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.