Loboc, Province of Bohol
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6316 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Area (2013) | 57.65 km2 (22.26 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,418 |
| Density (2020) | 302 / km2 (782 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 38' North, 124° 2' East (9.6364, 124.0318) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Loboc is a landlocked municipality in the island province of Bohol.
The municipality has a land area of 57.65 square kilometers or 22.26 square miles which constitutes 1.21% of Bohol's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,418. This represented 1.25% of the total population of Bohol province, or 0.22% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 302 inhabitants per square kilometer or 782 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Loboc has 28 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape | 3.75% | 654 | 579 | 12.95% | 2.60% |
| Alegria | 3.64% | 634 | 586 | 8.19% | 1.67% |
| Bagumbayan | 4.01% | 699 | 610 | 14.59% | 2.91% |
| Bahian | 3.29% | 573 | 503 | 13.92% | 2.78% |
| Bonbon Lower | 1.27% | 222 | 235 | -5.53% | -1.19% |
| Bonbon Upper | 3.70% | 645 | 631 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Buenavista | 1.92% | 335 | 334 | 0.30% | 0.06% |
| Bugho | 3.08% | 536 | 565 | -5.13% | -1.10% |
| Cabadiangan | 1.67% | 291 | 260 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Calunasan Norte | 4.42% | 770 | 674 | 14.24% | 2.84% |
| Calunasan Sur | 2.34% | 408 | 392 | 4.08% | 0.85% |
| Camayaan | 6.64% | 1,157 | 1,011 | 14.44% | 2.88% |
| Cambance | 1.83% | 318 | 307 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Candabong | 5.04% | 878 | 728 | 20.60% | 4.02% |
| Candasag | 1.35% | 236 | 211 | 11.85% | 2.38% |
| Canlasid | 1.92% | 334 | 295 | 13.22% | 2.65% |
| Gon-ob | 1.63% | 284 | 271 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Gotozon | 5.53% | 963 | 870 | 10.69% | 2.16% |
| Jimilian | 6.60% | 1,149 | 1,170 | -1.79% | -0.38% |
| Oy | 8.29% | 1,444 | 1,302 | 10.91% | 2.20% |
| Poblacion Ondol | 4.41% | 769 | 796 | -3.39% | -0.72% |
| Poblacion Sawang | 3.34% | 581 | 598 | -2.84% | -0.61% |
| Quinoguitan | 3.23% | 562 | 502 | 11.95% | 2.40% |
| Taytay | 1.84% | 321 | 245 | 31.02% | 5.85% |
| Tigbao | 5.57% | 971 | 826 | 17.55% | 3.46% |
| Ugpong | 2.16% | 377 | 335 | 12.54% | 2.52% |
| Valladolid | 2.98% | 519 | 445 | 16.63% | 3.29% |
| Villaflor | 4.52% | 788 | 712 | 10.67% | 2.16% |
| Loboc Total | 17,418 | 15,993 | 8.91% | 1.81% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Loboc for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱126,168,255.54.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,044,309.48 | – |
| 2010 | 73,041,080.76 | 28.04% |
| 2011 | 90,207,618.49 | 23.50% |
| 2012 | 81,037,558.94 | -10.17% |
| 2013 | 85,938,389.99 | 6.05% |
| 2014 | 70,248,828.42 | -18.26% |
| 2015 | 93,773,713.50 | 33.49% |
| 2016 | 126,168,255.54 | 34.55% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Loboc in the 2015 Census was 15,993 broken down into 3,483 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,713 | 2,504 | 5.48 | |
| 13,325 | 2,550 | 5.23 | |
| 15,722 | 2,738 | 5.74 | |
| 16,297 | 3,031 | 5.38 | |
| 16,312 | 3,380 | 4.83 | |
| 15,993 | 3,483 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loboc is 10 to 14, with 1,564 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 233 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 233 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,075 | 6.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,543 | 9.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,564 | 9.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,458 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,295 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,213 | 7.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,032 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,021 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 921 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 936 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 889 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 699 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 594 | 3.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 466 | 2.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 385 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 342 | 2.14% |
| 80 and over | 327 | 2.04% |
| Total | 15,993 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loboc grew from 10,756 in 1903 to 17,418 in 2020, an increase of 6,662 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.81%, or an increase of 1,425 people, from the previous population of 15,993 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,756 | – | |
| 11,335 | 0.33% | |
| 11,015 | -0.14% | |
| 11,201 | 0.17% | |
| 10,367 | -0.68% | |
| 11,767 | 1.25% | |
| 11,799 | 0.05% | |
| 11,778 | -0.04% | |
| 13,716 | 1.54% | |
| 13,335 | -0.53% | |
| 15,734 | 3.61% | |
| 16,299 | 0.49% | |
| 16,312 | 0.03% | |
| 15,993 | -0.38% | |
| 17,418 | 1.81% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Loboc for the year 2019 was 12,938, broken down into 6,485 males and 6,453 females.
Location
The municipal center of Loboc is situated at approximately 9° 38' North, 124° 2' East, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Loboc are Tagbilaran, Bohol, Carcar, Cebu, Naga, Cebu, Talisay, Cebu, Cebu City, and Lapu-Lapu. The nearest municipalities are Loay, Bohol, Sevilla, Bohol, Sikatuna, Bohol, Lila, Bohol, Alburquerque, Bohol, and Bilar, Bohol. Its distance from the national capital is 640.82 kilometers (398.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Loay, Bohol, 4.65 kilometers (2.89 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S30°W)
- Sevilla, Bohol, 7.56 kilometers (4.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Sikatuna, Bohol, 8.52 kilometers (5.29 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Lila, Bohol, 8.62 kilometers (5.35 miles) to the Southeast (S54°E)
- Alburquerque, Bohol, 8.68 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S70°W)
- Bilar, Bohol, 11.15 kilometers (6.93 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
Nearest cities
- Tagbilaran, Bohol, 19.25 kilometers (11.96 miles) to the West (N89°W)
- Carcar, Cebu, 67.15 kilometers (41.72 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Naga, Cebu, 69.99 kilometers (43.49 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Talisay, Cebu, 70.25 kilometers (43.65 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N17°W)
- Cebu City, 73.93 kilometers (45.94 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Lapu-Lapu, 75.15 kilometers (46.70 miles) to the North (N7°W)
Distance from Manila: 640.82 kilometers (398.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.