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 2020 census, it has a population of 7,802 people.
Looc | |
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| Municipality of Looc | |
Sunset in Looc | |
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Map of Occidental Mindoro with Looc highlighted | |
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Looc Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 13°43′18″N 120°15′02″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Barangays | 9 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | Marlon Dela Torre |
| • Vice Mayor | Pepe Novelo |
| • Representative | Odie Tarriela |
| • Electorate | 7,644 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 132.30 km2 (51.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 7,802 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| • Households | 2,103 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 5th municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 13.32 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 85.29 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 338.9 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 50.04 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 40.17 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Lubang Electric Cooperative (LUBELCO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 5111 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)43 |
| 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.
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