Pusiw, Municipality of Numancia, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Numancia |
| Postal code | 5604 |
| Population (2020) | 1,712 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.7250, 122.3595 (11° 44' North, 122° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.0 meters (32.8 feet) |
Pusiw is a barangay in the municipality of Numancia, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,712. This represented 4.80% of the total population of Numancia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pusiw in the 2015 Census was 1,454 broken down into 338 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 706 | 133 | 5.31 | |
| 816 | 149 | 5.48 | |
| 1,034 | 185 | 5.59 | |
| 1,231 | 261 | 4.72 | |
| 1,484 | 301 | 4.93 | |
| 1,454 | 338 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pusiw is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 7.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 139 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 7.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 122 | 8.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 8.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 6.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 7.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 84 | 5.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,454 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pusiw grew from 706 in 1990 to 1,712 in 2020, an increase of 1,006 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.50%, or an increase of 258 people, from the previous population of 1,454 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 706 | – | |
| 816 | 2.75% | |
| 1,034 | 5.21% | |
| 1,231 | 2.43% | |
| 1,484 | 7.04% | |
| 1,454 | -0.39% | |
| 1,712 | 3.50% |
Location
Pusiw is situated at approximately 11.7250, 122.3595, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.0 meters or 32.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pusiw 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.