Patoc, Municipality of Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bucay |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Population (2020) | 671 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4604, 120.7060 (17° 28' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.0 meters (397.0 feet) |
Patoc is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 671. This represented 3.74% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Patoc in the 2015 Census was 759 broken down into 185 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,036 | 177 | 5.85 | |
| 889 | 160 | 5.56 | |
| 848 | 177 | 4.79 | |
| 772 | 168 | 4.60 | |
| 787 | 180 | 4.37 | |
| 759 | 185 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Patoc are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 57 | 7.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 9.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 9.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 7.64% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 8.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 6.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.58% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.71% |
| Total | 759 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Patoc fell from 1,036 in 1990 to 671 in 2020, a decrease of 365 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.56%, or a decrease of 88 people, from the previous population of 759 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,036 | – | |
| 889 | -2.83% | |
| 848 | -1.01% | |
| 772 | -1.29% | |
| 787 | 0.70% | |
| 759 | -0.69% | |
| 671 | -2.56% |
Location
Patoc is situated at approximately 17.4604, 120.7060, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.0 meters or 397.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Patoc 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.