Poctol, Municipality of San Juan, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | San Juan |
| Postal code | 4226 |
| Population (2020) | 3,028 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8197, 121.4423 (13° 49' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.9 meters (25.9 feet) |
Poctol is a barangay in the municipality of San Juan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,028. This represented 2.65% of the total population of San Juan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctol in the 2015 Census was 2,548 broken down into 531 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,660 | 302 | 5.50 | |
| 1,707 | 335 | 5.10 | |
| 1,917 | 399 | 4.80 | |
| 1,935 | 444 | 4.36 | |
| 2,216 | 479 | 4.63 | |
| 2,548 | 531 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctol is 10 to 14, with 275 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 273 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 275 | 10.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 254 | 9.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 261 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 203 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 172 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 181 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 157 | 6.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 150 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.63% |
| Total | 2,548 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctol grew from 1,660 in 1990 to 3,028 in 2020, an increase of 1,368 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.70%, or an increase of 480 people, from the previous population of 2,548 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,660 | – | |
| 1,707 | 0.52% | |
| 1,917 | 2.52% | |
| 1,935 | 0.13% | |
| 2,216 | 5.06% | |
| 2,548 | 2.69% | |
| 3,028 | 3.70% |
Location
Poctol is situated at approximately 13.8197, 121.4423, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.9 meters or 25.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poctol 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.