Guintas, Municipality of Sigma, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Sigma |
| Postal code | 5816 |
| Population (2020) | 942 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4254, 122.6489 (11° 26' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.7 meters (51.5 feet) |
Guintas is a barangay in the municipality of Sigma, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 942. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Sigma.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guintas in the 2015 Census was 869 broken down into 208 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 | 126 | 5.83 | |
| 738 | 147 | 5.02 | |
| 861 | 160 | 5.38 | |
| 859 | 178 | 4.83 | |
| 881 | 207 | 4.26 | |
| 869 | 208 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guintas is 5 to 9, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 6.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 86 | 9.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 6.90% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 7.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 4.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.27% |
| Total | 869 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guintas grew from 735 in 1990 to 942 in 2020, an increase of 207 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.71%, or an increase of 73 people, from the previous population of 869 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 735 | – | |
| 738 | 0.08% | |
| 861 | 3.36% | |
| 859 | -0.03% | |
| 881 | 0.92% | |
| 869 | -0.26% | |
| 942 | 1.71% |
Location
Guintas is situated at approximately 11.4254, 122.6489, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.7 meters or 51.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guintas 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.