Botoc Occidental, Municipality of Loay, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loay |
| Postal code | 6303 |
| Population (2020) | 680 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6016, 124.0394 (9° 36' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.4 meters (191.6 feet) |
Botoc Occidental is a barangay in the municipality of Loay, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 680. This represented 3.81% of the total population of Loay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Botoc Occidental in the 2015 Census was 619 broken down into 133 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 | 76 | 5.34 | |
| 366 | 77 | 4.75 | |
| 484 | 100 | 4.84 | |
| 473 | 97 | 4.88 | |
| 521 | 112 | 4.65 | |
| 619 | 133 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Botoc Occidental is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 8.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 10.66% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 10.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 8.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 5.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.78% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.10% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botoc Occidental grew from 406 in 1990 to 680 in 2020, an increase of 274 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.00%, or an increase of 61 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 406 | – | |
| 366 | -1.92% | |
| 484 | 6.17% | |
| 473 | -0.32% | |
| 521 | 3.58% | |
| 619 | 3.34% | |
| 680 | 2.00% |
Location
Botoc Occidental is situated at approximately 9.6016, 124.0394, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.4 meters or 191.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Botoc Occidental 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.