Boctol, Municipality of Balilihan, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Balilihan |
| Postal code | 6342 |
| Population (2020) | 1,313 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.7699, 123.9928 (9° 46' North, 123° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 135.7 meters (445.2 feet) |
Boctol is a barangay in the municipality of Balilihan, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,313. This represented 7.02% of the total population of Balilihan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boctol in the 2015 Census was 1,322 broken down into 283 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 177 | 5.65 | |
| 1,071 | 198 | 5.41 | |
| 1,078 | 198 | 5.44 | |
| 1,044 | 231 | 4.52 | |
| 1,094 | 242 | 4.52 | |
| 1,322 | 283 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boctol is 10 to 14, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 8.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 7.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 92 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 4.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 57 | 4.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 2.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.82% |
| Total | 1,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boctol grew from 1,000 in 1990 to 1,313 in 2020, an increase of 313 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.14%, or a decrease of 9 people, from the previous population of 1,322 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | – | |
| 1,071 | 1.29% | |
| 1,078 | 0.14% | |
| 1,044 | -0.44% | |
| 1,094 | 1.72% | |
| 1,322 | 3.67% | |
| 1,313 | -0.14% |
Location
Boctol is situated at approximately 9.7699, 123.9928, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 135.7 meters or 445.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boctol 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.