Looc, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 461 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1244, 124.6090 (12° 7' North, 124° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.2 meters (92.5 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 461. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 351 broken down into 73 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 58 | 4.84 | |
| 294 | 66 | 4.45 | |
| 350 | 70 | 5.00 | |
| 325 | 67 | 4.85 | |
| 340 | 73 | 4.66 | |
| 351 | 73 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 15 to 19, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 3.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 28 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 13.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 14.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 16 | 4.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 3.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.28% |
| Total | 351 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 281 in 1990 to 461 in 2020, an increase of 180 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.91%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 351 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 294 | 0.85% | |
| 350 | 3.81% | |
| 325 | -1.02% | |
| 340 | 1.66% | |
| 351 | 0.61% | |
| 461 | 5.91% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 12.1244, 124.6090, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.2 meters or 92.5 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.