Looc, Municipality of Oslob, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Oslob |
| Postal code | 6025 |
| Population (2020) | 1,183 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.5518, 123.4346 (9° 33' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 214.4 meters (703.4 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Oslob, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,183. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Oslob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 1,159 broken down into 234 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | 110 | 5.12 | |
| 624 | 133 | 4.69 | |
| 720 | 143 | 5.03 | |
| 794 | 171 | 4.64 | |
| 1,048 | 216 | 4.85 | |
| 1,159 | 234 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 10 to 14, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 11.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 12.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 9.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,163 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 563 in 1990 to 1,183 in 2020, an increase of 620 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 1,163 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 563 | – | |
| 624 | 1.95% | |
| 720 | 3.12% | |
| 794 | 1.36% | |
| 1,048 | 10.63% | |
| 1,163 | 2.00% | |
| 1,183 | 0.36% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 9.5518, 123.4346, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 214.4 meters or 703.4 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.