Luka, 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) | 1,210 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.4814, 123.3907 (9° 29' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Luka is a barangay in the municipality of Oslob, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,210. This represented 4.13% of the total population of Oslob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luka in the 2015 Census was 1,241 broken down into 275 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 728 | 190 | 3.83 | |
| 933 | 199 | 4.69 | |
| 930 | 214 | 4.35 | |
| 900 | 245 | 3.67 | |
| 1,106 | 252 | 4.39 | |
| 1,241 | 275 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Luka are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 20 to 24, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 7.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 120 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 8.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 6.61% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 9.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 9.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 85 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 3.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 2.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 1.77% |
| Total | 1,241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luka grew from 728 in 1990 to 1,210 in 2020, an increase of 482 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,241 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 728 | – | |
| 933 | 4.76% | |
| 930 | -0.07% | |
| 900 | -0.45% | |
| 1,106 | 7.79% | |
| 1,241 | 2.22% | |
| 1,210 | -0.53% |
Location
Luka is situated at approximately 9.4814, 123.3907, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luka 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.