Barangay Profile

Barangay Looc

Cardona, Rizal, Region IV-A

PSGC 0405806014 ZIP 1950
10,372 Population
1st of 18 By Population
15.5 m Elevation
1950 ZIP Code
Philippines CALABARZON Rizal Cardona Barangays Looc
Direct Answer

Barangay Looc is a barangay in Cardona, Rizal, in the CALABARZON (Region IV-A) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0405806014 with ZIP code 1950, it had a 2020 Census population of 10,372. That makes it the 1st most populous of Cardona's 18 barangays (20.1% of the municipal total of 51,493). It sits at about 15.5 m above sea level at coordinates 14.4791, 121.2242.

Overview

Barangay Looc is a local community situated within Cardona, Rizal. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Looc is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Looc is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Cardona, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 6,010 — —
1995 Sep 1 6,499 +1.48% 489
2000 May 1 7,272 +2.44% 773
2007 Aug 1 8,938 +2.89% 1,666
2010 May 1 9,285 +1.4% 347
2015 Aug 1 9,981 +1.39% 696
2020 May 1 10,372 +0.81% 391
6,010
6,499
7,272
8,938
9,285
9,981
10,372
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Looc is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Cardona.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 219 2.19%
1 to 4 909 9.11%
5 to 9 1,042 10.44%
10 to 14 977 9.79%
15 to 19 988 9.9%
20 to 24 895 8.97%
25 to 29 810 8.12%
30 to 34 764 7.65%
35 to 39 696 6.97%
40 to 44 580 5.81%
45 to 49 589 5.9%
50 to 54 452 4.53%
55 to 59 397 3.98%
60 to 64 264 2.65%
65 to 69 181 1.81%
70 to 74 97 0.97%
75 to 79 71 0.71%
80 and over 50 0.5%
Under 1
219
1 to 4
909
5 to 9
1,042
10 to 14
977
15 to 19
988
20 to 24
895
25 to 29
810
30 to 34
764
35 to 39
696
40 to 44
580
45 to 49
589
50 to 54
452
55 to 59
397
60 to 64
264
65 to 69
181
70 to 74
97
75 to 79
71
80 and over
50
3,147

Young population (0-14) · 31.53%

6,435

Working-age population (15-64) · 64.47%

399

Older population (65+) · 4%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Looc is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Cardona.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 1,169 5.14
1995 Sep 1 1,363 4.77
2000 May 1 1,488 4.89
2007 Aug 1 2,005 4.46
2010 May 1 2,198 4.22
2015 Aug 1 2,529 3.95
1,169
1,363
1,488
2,005
2,198
2,529
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 18

Relative rank among Cardona's barangays by 2020 population.

15.5 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 11.9 m municipal median.

Barangay Looc is located at approximately 14.4791, 121.2242 (14°28'45" N, 121°13'27" E) on Luzon , roughly 15.5 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

CALABARZON lies along the main track of Pacific tropical cyclones and sees frequent typhoon passage during the June to November season.

High
Earthquake

CALABARZON is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flooding

Localized flooding can occur during heavy rainfall, depending on drainage and proximity to rivers and low ground.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Looc in municipality of Cardona, province of Rizal is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Looc
PSGC Code 0405806014
Population (2020) 10,372
Rank in Municipality 1st of 18
Coordinates 14.4791, 121.2242 (14°28'45" N, 121°13'27" E)
Elevation 15.5 m above sea level
City / Municipality Cardona
Province Rizal
Region CALABARZON
ZIP Code 1950

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Cardona.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Cardona

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Looc and the wider Cardona area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Looc located?

Barangay Looc is a barangay in Cardona, Rizal, in the CALABARZON (Region IV-A) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 0405806014 with ZIP code 1950, it had a 2020 Census population of 10,372. That makes it the 1st most populous of Cardona's 18 barangays (20.1% of the municipal total of 51,493). It sits at about 15.5 m above sea level at coordinates 14.4791, 121.2242.

What is the population of Barangay Looc?

10,372 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Cardona's 18 barangays (20.1% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Looc?

The PSGC code is 0405806014, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Looc?

ZIP 1950, covering Cardona and its barangays.

How many barangays does Cardona have?

18 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.