Looc, Municipality of Tomas Oppus, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Tomas Oppus |
| Postal code | 6605 |
| Population (2020) | 942 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.2575, 124.9826 (10° 15' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.3 meters (20.7 feet) |
Looc is a barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 942. This represented 5.54% of the total population of Tomas Oppus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Looc in the 2015 Census was 937 broken down into 178 households or an average of 5.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 685 | 129 | 5.31 | |
| 642 | 136 | 4.72 | |
| 839 | 153 | 5.48 | |
| 887 | 170 | 5.22 | |
| 920 | 202 | 4.55 | |
| 937 | 178 | 5.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Looc is 5 to 9, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 76 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 116 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 10.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 95 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 6.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 52 | 5.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 3.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.81% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.28% |
| Total | 937 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Looc grew from 685 in 1990 to 942 in 2020, an increase of 257 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.11%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 937 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 685 | – | |
| 642 | -1.21% | |
| 839 | 5.91% | |
| 892 | 0.85% | |
| 920 | 1.13% | |
| 937 | 0.35% | |
| 942 | 0.11% |
Location
Looc is situated at approximately 10.2575, 124.9826, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.3 meters or 20.7 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.