Looc, Municipality of Panglao, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Panglao |
| Postal code | 6340 |
| Population (2020) | 3,112 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panglao |
| Coordinates | 9.5933, 123.7542 (9° 36' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Panglao, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,112. This represented 7.81% of the total population of Panglao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 2,539 broken down into 502 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,554 | 280 | 5.55 | |
| 1,669 | 287 | 5.82 | |
| 1,765 | 334 | 5.28 | |
| 2,135 | 385 | 5.55 | |
| 2,280 | 427 | 5.34 | |
| 2,539 | 502 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 5 to 9, with 283 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 32 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 211 | 8.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 283 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 267 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 267 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 233 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 191 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 182 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 152 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 149 | 5.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 5.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 92 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 79 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 1.26% |
| Total | 2,543 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 1,554 in 1990 to 3,112 in 2020, an increase of 1,558 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.34%, or an increase of 569 people, from the previous population of 2,543 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,554 | – | |
| 1,669 | 1.35% | |
| 1,765 | 1.21% | |
| 2,135 | 2.66% | |
| 2,282 | 2.45% | |
| 2,543 | 2.08% | |
| 3,112 | 4.34% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 9.5933, 123.7542, in the island of Panglao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 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.