Luna, Municipality of Tagapul-an, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tagapul-An |
| Postal code | 6712 |
| Population (2020) | 672 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tagapul-an |
| Coordinates | 12.0728, 124.1733 (12° 4' North, 124° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Luna is a barangay in the municipality of Tagapul-An, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 672. This represented 7.63% of the total population of Tagapul-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luna in the 2015 Census was 666 broken down into 137 households or an average of 4.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 112 | 5.37 | |
| 682 | 139 | 4.91 | |
| 722 | 153 | 4.72 | |
| 768 | 163 | 4.71 | |
| 719 | 150 | 4.79 | |
| 666 | 137 | 4.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luna is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 6.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 13.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 12.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 5.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 51 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 5.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.50% |
| Total | 666 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luna grew from 601 in 1990 to 672 in 2020, an increase of 71 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.19%, or an increase of 6 people, from the previous population of 666 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | – | |
| 682 | 2.40% | |
| 722 | 1.23% | |
| 768 | 0.86% | |
| 719 | -2.37% | |
| 666 | -1.45% | |
| 672 | 0.19% |
Location
Luna is situated at approximately 12.0728, 124.1733, in the island of Tagapul-an. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luna 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.