Looc, Occidental Mindoro
| Looc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Municipality | ||
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 Map of Occidental Mindoro highlighting Looc | ||
.svg.png)  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 | |
| 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]
- Agkawayan
- Ambil Tabao & Tambo
- Balikyas
- Bonbon (Pob.)
- Bulacan
- Burol
- Guitna (Pob.)
- Kanluran (Pob.)
- Talaotao
Demographics
| Population census of Looc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% 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
- ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- 1 2 "Province: OCCIDENTAL MINDORO". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- 1 2 3 "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.
External links
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Isla Verde Passage | ||
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