Paniquihan, Municipality of Baras, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Baras |
| Postal code | 4803 |
| Population (2020) | 571 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6725, 124.3820 (13° 40' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.2 meters (56.4 feet) |
Paniquihan is a barangay in the municipality of Baras, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 571. This represented 4.23% of the total population of Baras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Paniquihan in the 2015 Census was 547 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 83 | 4.87 | |
| 530 | 97 | 5.46 | |
| 478 | 96 | 4.98 | |
| 531 | 103 | 5.16 | |
| 581 | 112 | 5.19 | |
| 547 | 122 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Paniquihan is 10 to 14, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 12.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 14.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 9.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 10.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 4.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 4.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.28% |
| Total | 547 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Paniquihan grew from 404 in 1990 to 571 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.91%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 547 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | – | |
| 530 | 5.22% | |
| 478 | -2.19% | |
| 531 | 1.46% | |
| 581 | 3.33% | |
| 547 | -1.14% | |
| 571 | 0.91% |
Location
Paniquihan is situated at approximately 13.6725, 124.3820, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.2 meters or 56.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Paniquihan 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.