Luan, 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) | 186 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3189, 124.9474 (10° 19' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 143.8 meters (471.8 feet) |
Luan is a barangay in the municipality of Tomas Oppus, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 186. This represented 1.09% of the total population of Tomas Oppus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Luan in the 2015 Census was 261 broken down into 44 households or an average of 5.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 191 | 39 | 4.90 | |
| 244 | 46 | 5.30 | |
| 240 | 44 | 5.45 | |
| 255 | 52 | 4.90 | |
| 261 | 44 | 5.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Luan is 10 to 14, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 7.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 27 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 13.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 22 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 23 | 8.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 13 | 4.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.83% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 8.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 1.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.30% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.15% |
| Total | 261 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Luan fell from 191 in 1995 to 186 in 2020, a decrease of 5 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.88%, or a decrease of 75 people, from the previous population of 261 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 191 | – | |
| 244 | 5.39% | |
| 240 | -0.23% | |
| 255 | 2.23% | |
| 261 | 0.44% | |
| 186 | -6.88% |
Location
Luan is situated at approximately 10.3189, 124.9474, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 143.8 meters or 471.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Luan 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.