Looc, Occidental Mindoro

Looc
Municipality

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Map of Occidental Mindoro highlighting Looc
Looc

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 13°43′18″N 120°15′2″E / 13.72167°N 120.25056°ECoordinates: 13°43′18″N 120°15′2″E / 13.72167°N 120.25056°E
Country Philippines
Region MIMAROPA (Region IV-B)
Province Occidental Mindoro, Lubang Island
District Lone District of Occidental Mindoro
Founded 1913
Barangays 9
Government[1]
 • Mayor Benjamin N. Tria
Area[2]
 • Total 132.30 km2 (51.08 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 9,758
 • Density 74/km2 (190/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
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]

Demographics

Population census of Looc
YearPop.±% p.a.
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

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010". 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 1 November 2012.

External links

 South China Sea
Lubang Isla Verde Passage
   Looc  
South China Sea Paluan