Porot, Municipality of Pandan, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | Pandan |
| Postal code | 4809 |
| Population (2020) | 947 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 14.0427, 124.2271 (14° 3' North, 124° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 181.5 meters (595.5 feet) |
Porot, formerly San Jose, is a barangay in the municipality of Pandan, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 947. This represented 4.41% of the total population of Pandan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Porot in the 2015 Census was 843 broken down into 145 households or an average of 5.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460 | 73 | 6.30 | |
| 510 | 82 | 6.22 | |
| 575 | 95 | 6.05 | |
| 646 | 111 | 5.82 | |
| 689 | 116 | 5.94 | |
| 843 | 145 | 5.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Porot are in the ranges 1 to 4, and 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 135 | 15.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 15.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 14.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 8.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 6.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 4.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.82% |
| Total | 853 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Porot grew from 460 in 1990 to 947 in 2020, an increase of 487 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 94 people, from the previous population of 853 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 460 | – | |
| 510 | 1.95% | |
| 575 | 2.61% | |
| 646 | 1.62% | |
| 692 | 2.54% | |
| 853 | 4.06% | |
| 947 | 2.22% |
Location
Porot is situated at approximately 14.0427, 124.2271, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 181.5 meters or 595.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Porot 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.