Mocpoc Sur, 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) | 604 |
| Coordinates | 9.8588, 123.7891 (9° 52' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.7 meters (133.5 feet) |
Mocpoc Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 604. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mocpoc Sur in the 2015 Census was 565 broken down into 147 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 137 | 4.74 | |
| 627 | 140 | 4.48 | |
| 728 | 161 | 4.52 | |
| 686 | 162 | 4.23 | |
| 646 | 170 | 3.80 | |
| 565 | 147 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mocpoc Sur is 45 to 49, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 32 | 5.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 9.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 7.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 4.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 4.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 10.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 4.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 5.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 5.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 3.01% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 4.60% |
| Total | 565 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mocpoc Sur fell from 650 in 1990 to 604 in 2020, a decrease of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 565 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 650 | – | |
| 627 | -0.67% | |
| 728 | 3.25% | |
| 686 | -0.82% | |
| 646 | -2.16% | |
| 565 | -2.52% | |
| 604 | 1.41% |
Location
Mocpoc Sur is situated at approximately 9.8588, 123.7891, in the island of Sandingan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.7 meters or 133.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mocpoc Sur 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.