Mocpoc Norte, 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) | 725 |
| Coordinates | 9.8558, 123.7931 (9° 51' North, 123° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.3 meters (191.3 feet) |
Mocpoc Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 725. This represented 1.64% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mocpoc Norte in the 2015 Census was 726 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 764 | 149 | 5.13 | |
| 656 | 139 | 4.72 | |
| 795 | 163 | 4.88 | |
| 854 | 181 | 4.72 | |
| 875 | 184 | 4.76 | |
| 726 | 177 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mocpoc Norte is 5 to 9, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 8.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 8.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 4.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 4.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 3.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.83% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 2.56% |
| Total | 743 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mocpoc Norte fell from 764 in 1990 to 725 in 2020, a decrease of 39 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.51%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 743 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 764 | – | |
| 661 | -2.68% | |
| 795 | 4.04% | |
| 858 | 1.06% | |
| 875 | 0.72% | |
| 743 | -3.07% | |
| 725 | -0.51% |
Location
Mocpoc Norte is situated at approximately 9.8558, 123.7931, in the island of Sandingan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.3 meters or 191.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mocpoc Norte 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.