Luz, City of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Guihulngan |
| Postal code | 6214 |
| Population (2020) | 1,713 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1869, 123.1306 (10° 11' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 524.5 meters (1,720.8 feet) |
Luz is a barangay in the city of Guihulngan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,713. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Guihulngan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luz in the 2015 Census was 1,643 broken down into 409 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,481 | 284 | 5.21 | |
| 1,377 | 272 | 5.06 | |
| 1,641 | 301 | 5.45 | |
| 1,803 | 328 | 5.50 | |
| 1,659 | 340 | 4.88 | |
| 1,643 | 409 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luz is 5 to 9, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 167 | 10.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 225 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 7.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 126 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 4.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 99 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 6.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,643 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luz grew from 1,481 in 1990 to 1,713 in 2020, an increase of 232 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 70 people, from the previous population of 1,643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,481 | – | |
| 1,377 | -1.35% | |
| 1,649 | 3.94% | |
| 1,803 | 1.24% | |
| 1,660 | -2.96% | |
| 1,643 | -0.20% | |
| 1,713 | 0.88% |
Location
Luz is situated at approximately 10.1869, 123.1306, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 524.5 meters or 1,720.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luz 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.