Gen. Luna, Municipality of Lope de Vega, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Lope de Vega |
| Postal code | 6403 |
| Population (2020) | 365 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2979, 124.6667 (12° 18' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 177.2 meters (581.4 feet) |
Gen. Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Lope de Vega, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 365. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Lope de Vega.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Gen. Luna in the 2015 Census was 347 broken down into 58 households or an average of 5.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | 31 | 5.10 | |
| 340 | 52 | 6.54 | |
| 401 | 53 | 7.57 | |
| 322 | 46 | 7.00 | |
| 281 | 45 | 6.24 | |
| 347 | 58 | 5.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Gen. Luna is 10 to 14, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 10.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 12.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 52 | 14.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 14.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 3.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 2.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 2.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.15% |
| Total | 347 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Gen. Luna grew from 158 in 1990 to 365 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 18 people, from the previous population of 347 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 158 | – | |
| 340 | 15.44% | |
| 401 | 3.60% | |
| 322 | -2.98% | |
| 281 | -4.84% | |
| 347 | 4.10% | |
| 365 | 1.07% |
Location
Gen. Luna is situated at approximately 12.2979, 124.6667, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 177.2 meters or 581.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Gen. Luna shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Somoroy, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Paguite, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Gebalagnan (Hibalagnan), Catarman, Northern Samar
- Gebonawan, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- San Miguel, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Upper Caynaga, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Bayho, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- Curry, Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.