Looc, Occidental Mindoro
Looc, officially the Municipality of Looc, (Tagalog: Bayan ng Looc), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 10,117 people.[3]
Looc | |
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| Municipality of Looc | |
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 Map of Occidental Mindoro with Looc highlighted | |
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.svg.png)  Looc Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°43′18″N 120°15′02″E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Mimaropa (Region IV-B) |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone District |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Benjamin N. Tria |
| • Vice Mayor | Marlon V. Dela Torre |
| • Congressman | Josephine R. Sato |
| • Electorate | 7,684 voters (2019) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 132.30 km2 (51.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8.8 m (28.9 ft) |
| Population (2015 census)[3] | |
| • Total | 10,117 |
| • Density | 76/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,295 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 23.1% (2015)[4] |
| • Revenue (₱) | 57,132,433.32 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5111 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| Climate type | tropical climate |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
The municipality encompasses the eastern half of Lubang Island, as well as Ambil, Golo and some other minor islands. The municipality of Looc is part of the Lubang island group, which constitutes 7 islands which are geographically distinct from any landmasses, making the island group biologically unique - and endangered at the same time. The islands are under consideration to be set as a UNESCO tentative site due to its geographic importance, biological diversity, and intact rainforests.[5]
Barangays
Looc is politically subdivided into 9 barangays.
Climate
| Climate data for Looc, Occidental Mindoro | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 29 (84) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 20 (68) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
22 (72) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 11 (0.4) |
13 (0.5) |
14 (0.6) |
32 (1.3) |
101 (4.0) |
142 (5.6) |
208 (8.2) |
187 (7.4) |
175 (6.9) |
131 (5.2) |
68 (2.7) |
39 (1.5) |
1,121 (44.3) |
| Average rainy days | 5.2 | 5.0 | 7.4 | 11.5 | 19.8 | 23.5 | 27.0 | 25.9 | 25.2 | 23.2 | 15.5 | 8.3 | 197.5 |
| Source: Meteoblue [6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Population census of Looc | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 1903 | 2,575 | — |
| 1918 | 3,352 | +1.77% |
| 1939 | 3,974 | +0.81% |
| 1948 | 4,299 | +0.88% |
| 1960 | 5,101 | +1.44% |
| 1970 | 5,569 | +0.88% |
| 1975 | 6,491 | +3.12% |
| 1980 | 6,801 | +0.94% |
| 1990 | 7,037 | +0.34% |
| 1995 | 9,031 | +4.79% |
| 2000 | 9,132 | +0.24% |
| 2007 | 11,310 | +2.99% |
| 2010 | 9,758 | −5.23% |
| 2015 | 10,117 | +0.69% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][7][8][9] | ||
References
- "Municipality". Quezon City, Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- "Province: Occidental Mindoro". PSGC Interactive. Quezon City, Philippines: Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- "PSA releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Quezon City, Philippines. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227765006_Taxonomy_of_wild_pigs_Sus_of_the_Philippines
- "Looc: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-B (Mimaropa)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
- "Province of Occidental Mindoro". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
External links
- Looc Profile at PhilAtlas.com
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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