Sukol, 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) | 886 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0224, 120.7951 (14° 1' North, 120° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 318.4 meters (1,044.6 feet) |
Sukol is a barangay in the municipality of Balayan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 886. This represented 0.92% of the total population of Balayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sukol in the 2015 Census was 947 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 | 105 | 5.08 | |
| 625 | 121 | 5.17 | |
| 695 | 146 | 4.76 | |
| 865 | 168 | 5.15 | |
| 837 | 178 | 4.70 | |
| 947 | 199 | 4.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Sukol are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.58% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 93 | 9.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 86 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 5.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 7.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 2.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.84% |
| Total | 947 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sukol grew from 533 in 1990 to 886 in 2020, an increase of 353 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.39%, or a decrease of 61 people, from the previous population of 947 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 533 | – | |
| 625 | 3.03% | |
| 695 | 2.30% | |
| 865 | 3.06% | |
| 837 | -1.19% | |
| 947 | 2.38% | |
| 886 | -1.39% |
Location
Sukol is situated at approximately 14.0224, 120.7951, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 318.4 meters or 1,044.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sukol shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.