Looc, Municipality of Maria, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Maria |
| Postal code | 6229 |
| Population (2020) | 489 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1551, 123.6502 (9° 9' North, 123° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.9 meters (426.2 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 489. This represented 3.40% of the total population of Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 466 broken down into 122 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 397 | 80 | 4.96 | |
| 388 | 89 | 4.36 | |
| 460 | 93 | 4.95 | |
| 501 | 112 | 4.47 | |
| 528 | 118 | 4.47 | |
| 466 | 122 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 10 to 14, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 5.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 10.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 7.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 3.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 8.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 8.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 3.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.58% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.15% |
| Total | 466 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 397 in 1990 to 489 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.02%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 466 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 397 | – | |
| 388 | -0.43% | |
| 460 | 3.72% | |
| 501 | 1.18% | |
| 528 | 1.93% | |
| 466 | -2.35% | |
| 489 | 1.02% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 9.1551, 123.6502, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.9 meters or 426.2 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.