Pucio, Municipality of Libertad, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Libertad |
| Postal code | 5710 |
| Population (2020) | 621 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.7618, 121.8529 (11° 46' North, 121° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 123.1 meters (403.9 feet) |
Pucio is a barangay in the municipality of Libertad, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 621. This represented 3.55% of the total population of Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pucio in the 2015 Census was 661 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 74 | 4.77 | |
| 428 | 78 | 5.49 | |
| 431 | 87 | 4.95 | |
| 539 | 107 | 5.04 | |
| 573 | 111 | 5.16 | |
| 661 | 142 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pucio is 15 to 19, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 8.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 67 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 11.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 9.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.21% |
| Total | 661 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pucio grew from 353 in 1990 to 621 in 2020, an increase of 268 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 661 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | – | |
| 428 | 3.68% | |
| 431 | 0.15% | |
| 539 | 3.13% | |
| 574 | 2.32% | |
| 661 | 2.72% | |
| 621 | -1.31% |
Location
Pucio is situated at approximately 11.7618, 121.8529, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 123.1 meters or 403.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pucio 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.