Looc, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loon |
| Postal code | 6327 |
| Population (2020) | 850 |
| Coordinates | 9.8870, 123.7747 (9° 53' North, 123° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 850. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 839 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | 219 | 4.63 | |
| 853 | 216 | 3.95 | |
| 1,393 | 219 | 6.36 | |
| 989 | 218 | 4.54 | |
| 1,070 | 233 | 4.59 | |
| 839 | 199 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 5.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 7.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 4.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 6.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 6.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 4.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 3.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 4.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 3.22% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 2.62% |
| Total | 839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc fell from 1,015 in 1990 to 850 in 2020, a decrease of 165 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 839 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | – | |
| 853 | -3.21% | |
| 1,393 | 11.09% | |
| 989 | -4.61% | |
| 1,070 | 2.91% | |
| 839 | -4.52% | |
| 850 | 0.27% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 9.8870, 123.7747, in the island of Cabilao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.