Loctob, Municipality of Pinabacdao, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Pinabacdao |
| Postal code | 6716 |
| Population (2020) | 276 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.5778, 125.0093 (11° 35' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 42.0 meters (137.8 feet) |
Loctob is a barangay in the municipality of Pinabacdao, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 276. This represented 1.52% of the total population of Pinabacdao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Loctob in the 2015 Census was 262 broken down into 44 households or an average of 5.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 30 | 4.47 | |
| 144 | 31 | 4.65 | |
| 171 | 32 | 5.34 | |
| 176 | 33 | 5.33 | |
| 213 | 35 | 6.09 | |
| 262 | 44 | 5.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Loctob is 15 to 19, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 10.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 14.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 11.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 14.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 27 | 10.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 6 | 2.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total | 262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Loctob grew from 134 in 1990 to 276 in 2020, an increase of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 134 | – | |
| 144 | 1.36% | |
| 171 | 3.75% | |
| 176 | 0.40% | |
| 213 | 7.19% | |
| 262 | 4.02% | |
| 276 | 1.10% |
Location
Loctob is situated at approximately 11.5778, 125.0093, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 42.0 meters or 137.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Loctob 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.