Bato, Municipality of Panay, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Panay |
| Postal code | 5801 |
| Population (2020) | 1,983 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5692, 122.7896 (11° 34' North, 122° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.3 meters (79.7 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Panay, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,983. This represented 4.06% of the total population of Panay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 2,026 broken down into 459 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 | 155 | 6.11 | |
| 1,058 | 186 | 5.69 | |
| 1,180 | 208 | 5.67 | |
| 1,628 | 341 | 4.77 | |
| 1,650 | 374 | 4.41 | |
| 2,026 | 459 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 20 to 24, with 222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 151 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 200 | 9.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 176 | 8.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 170 | 8.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 130 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 7.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 122 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 6.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.84% |
| Total | 2,026 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 947 in 1990 to 1,983 in 2020, an increase of 1,036 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.45%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 2,026 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 947 | – | |
| 1,058 | 2.10% | |
| 1,180 | 2.37% | |
| 1,628 | 4.54% | |
| 1,650 | 0.49% | |
| 2,026 | 3.99% | |
| 1,983 | -0.45% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.5692, 122.7896, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.3 meters or 79.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.