Pistola, Municipality of Oas, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Oas |
| Postal code | 4504 |
| Population (2020) | 1,259 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.2276, 123.4818 (13° 14' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.9 meters (144.0 feet) |
Pistola is a barangay in the municipality of Oas, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,259. This represented 1.91% of the total population of Oas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pistola in the 2015 Census was 1,135 broken down into 244 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 879 | 154 | 5.71 | |
| 971 | 179 | 5.42 | |
| 1,019 | 186 | 5.48 | |
| 1,084 | 214 | 5.07 | |
| 1,101 | 231 | 4.77 | |
| 1,135 | 244 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pistola is 5 to 9, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 13.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 136 | 11.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 7.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 5.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 5.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.23% |
| Total | 1,135 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pistola grew from 879 in 1990 to 1,259 in 2020, an increase of 380 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 124 people, from the previous population of 1,135 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 879 | – | |
| 971 | 1.88% | |
| 1,019 | 1.04% | |
| 1,084 | 0.86% | |
| 1,101 | 0.57% | |
| 1,135 | 0.58% | |
| 1,259 | 2.21% |
Location
Pistola is situated at approximately 13.2276, 123.4818, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.9 meters or 144.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pistola 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.