Luisita, Municipality of Victoria, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Victoria |
| Postal code | 6406 |
| Population (2020) | 600 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4555, 124.3764 (12° 27' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.6 meters (211.9 feet) |
Luisita is a barangay in the municipality of Victoria, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 600. This represented 3.91% of the total population of Victoria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luisita in the 2015 Census was 585 broken down into 111 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | 42 | 5.10 | |
| 377 | 62 | 6.08 | |
| 545 | 88 | 6.19 | |
| 426 | 79 | 5.39 | |
| 587 | 99 | 5.93 | |
| 585 | 111 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luisita is 5 to 9, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 3.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 14.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 16.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 14.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 6.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 5.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 2.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.03% |
| Total | 585 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luisita grew from 214 in 1990 to 600 in 2020, an increase of 386 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 585 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 214 | – | |
| 377 | 11.19% | |
| 545 | 8.22% | |
| 426 | -3.34% | |
| 587 | 12.38% | |
| 585 | -0.06% | |
| 600 | 0.53% |
Location
Luisita is situated at approximately 12.4555, 124.3764, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.6 meters or 211.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luisita 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.