Bato, Municipality of Biliran, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Biliran |
| Postal code | 6549 |
| Population (2020) | 1,961 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5105, 124.4421 (11° 31' North, 124° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.8 meters (179.8 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Biliran, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,961. This represented 11.10% of the total population of Biliran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,679 broken down into 405 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,122 | 207 | 5.42 | |
| 1,026 | 188 | 5.46 | |
| 1,285 | 238 | 5.40 | |
| 1,252 | 259 | 4.83 | |
| 1,290 | 294 | 4.39 | |
| 1,679 | 405 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 208 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 2.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 10.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 208 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 10.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 10.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 8.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 119 | 6.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 101 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 4.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,705 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 1,122 in 1990 to 1,961 in 2020, an increase of 839 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 256 people, from the previous population of 1,705 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,122 | – | |
| 1,027 | -1.64% | |
| 1,285 | 4.92% | |
| 1,277 | -0.09% | |
| 1,320 | 1.21% | |
| 1,705 | 4.99% | |
| 1,961 | 2.99% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.5105, 124.4421, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.8 meters or 179.8 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.