Municipality of Loreto (Loreto), Caraga
Municipality of Loreto: municipality of the Philippines in the province of Agusan del Sur
About
Quick Facts about Loreto
| Population | 42,501 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Caraga (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Agusan del Sur |
| Postal code | 8507 |
| Phone Area Codes | 85 |
| Area | 1462.74 km2 |
| Official name | Municipality of Loreto |
| Latitude & Longitude | 8.1428,125.6258 |
| Time Zone | UTC+08:00 |
| Local time | 05:48:17 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Loreto is located at 8°8'34"N 125°37'33"E (8.1427800, 125.6258300). It has 5 neighbors: Veruela, Malaybalay, Kapalong, Cabanglasan and Municipality of La Paz.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 2,447 | - | census |
| 1939 | 4,395 | 44.32% | census |
| 1948 | 4,125 | -6.55% | census |
| 1960 | 6,248 | 33.98% | census |
| 1970 | 13,057 | 52.15% | census |
| 1975 | 16,264 | 19.72% | census |
| 1980 | 18,781 | 13.4% | census |
| 1990 | 21,133 | 11.13% | census |
| 1995 | 24,022 | 12.03% | census |
| 2000 | 31,365 | 23.41% | census |
| 2007 | 34,549 | 9.22% | census |
| 2010 | 39,474 | 12.48% | census |
| 2015 | 42,501 | 7.12% | census |