Luan, Municipality of Candijay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Candijay |
| Postal code | 6312 |
| Population (2020) | 867 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8559, 124.4297 (9° 51' North, 124° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 182.6 meters (599.1 feet) |
Luan is a barangay in the municipality of Candijay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 867. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Candijay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luan in the 2015 Census was 731 broken down into 181 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741 | 123 | 6.02 | |
| 704 | 125 | 5.63 | |
| 805 | 141 | 5.71 | |
| 872 | 152 | 5.74 | |
| 886 | 174 | 5.09 | |
| 731 | 181 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Luan are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 12.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 12.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 8.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 5.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.64% |
| Total | 731 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luan grew from 741 in 1990 to 867 in 2020, an increase of 126 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.66%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 731 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 741 | – | |
| 704 | -0.96% | |
| 805 | 2.92% | |
| 872 | 1.11% | |
| 886 | 0.58% | |
| 731 | -3.59% | |
| 867 | 3.66% |
Location
Luan is situated at approximately 9.8559, 124.4297, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 182.6 meters or 599.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luan 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.