Songcolan, Municipality of Batan, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Batan |
| Postal code | 5615 |
| Population (2020) | 1,228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5900, 122.5089 (11° 35' North, 122° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Songcolan is a barangay in the municipality of Batan, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,228. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Batan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Songcolan in the 2015 Census was 1,160 broken down into 264 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 | 180 | 4.98 | |
| 1,065 | 204 | 5.22 | |
| 1,128 | 226 | 4.99 | |
| 1,208 | 254 | 4.76 | |
| 1,122 | 249 | 4.51 | |
| 1,160 | 264 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Songcolan is 15 to 19, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 11.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 10.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 142 | 12.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 5.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 69 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 6.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.38% |
| Total | 1,160 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Songcolan grew from 896 in 1990 to 1,228 in 2020, an increase of 332 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 68 people, from the previous population of 1,160 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 896 | – | |
| 1,065 | 3.29% | |
| 1,128 | 1.24% | |
| 1,208 | 0.95% | |
| 1,122 | -2.65% | |
| 1,160 | 0.64% | |
| 1,228 | 1.21% |
Location
Songcolan is situated at approximately 11.5900, 122.5089, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Songcolan 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.