Pooc, Municipality of Balayan, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Balayan |
| Postal code | 4213 |
| Population (2020) | 2,544 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9588, 120.7630 (13° 58' North, 120° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.9 meters (150.6 feet) |
Pooc is a barangay in the municipality of Balayan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,544. This represented 2.65% of the total population of Balayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pooc in the 2015 Census was 2,545 broken down into 623 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,490 | 303 | 4.92 | |
| 1,790 | 327 | 5.47 | |
| 1,925 | 372 | 5.17 | |
| 2,135 | 425 | 5.02 | |
| 2,267 | 469 | 4.83 | |
| 2,545 | 623 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pooc is 5 to 9, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 6.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 255 | 10.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 240 | 9.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 213 | 8.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 195 | 7.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 180 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 7.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 196 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 184 | 7.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 6.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 157 | 6.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 85 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 66 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 1.69% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.14% |
| Total | 2,545 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pooc grew from 1,490 in 1990 to 2,544 in 2020, an increase of 1,054 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.01%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 2,545 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,490 | – | |
| 1,790 | 3.50% | |
| 1,925 | 1.57% | |
| 2,135 | 1.44% | |
| 2,267 | 2.21% | |
| 2,545 | 2.23% | |
| 2,544 | -0.01% |
Location
Pooc is situated at approximately 13.9588, 120.7630, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.9 meters or 150.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pooc shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Coral ni Lopez (Sugod), Calaca, Batangas
- Caybunga, Balayan, Batangas
- Durungao, Balayan, Batangas
- Gimalas, Balayan, Batangas
- Langgangan, Balayan, Batangas
- Sampaga, Balayan, Batangas
- Taludtud, Balayan, Batangas
- Lucban Pook, Balayan, Batangas
- Calantas, Calaca, Batangas
- Lucban Putol, Balayan, Batangas
- Dacanlao, Calaca, Batangas
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.