Looc, Occidental Mindoro
Looc | |
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 Map of Occidental Mindoro highlighting Looc | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone District of Occidental Mindoro |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Barangays | 9 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Benjamin N. Tria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 132.30 km2 (51.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 9,758 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5111 |
| Dialing code | 43 |
| Income class | 5th class municipality |
Looc is a fifth class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 9,758 people.[3]
The municipality encompasses the eastern half of Lubang Island, as well as Ambil, Golo and some other minor islands.
Barangays
Looc is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.[2]
- Agkawayan
- Ambil Tabao & Tambo
- Balikyas
- Bonbon (Pob.)
- Bulacan
- Burol
- Guitna (Pob.)
- Kanluran (Pob.)
- Talaotao
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1990 | 7,037 | — |
| 1995 | 9,031 | +4.79% |
| 2000 | 9,132 | +0.24% |
| 2007 | 11,310 | +2.99% |
| 2010 | 9,758 | −5.23% |
| Source: National Statistics Office[3] | ||
References
- ^ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ a b c "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
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