Ponghal, Municipality of Lagawe, Province of Ifugao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Ifugao |
| Municipality | Lagawe |
| Postal code | 3600 |
| Population (2020) | 386 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7927, 121.1922 (16° 48' North, 121° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 608.2 meters (1,995.4 feet) |
Ponghal is a barangay in the municipality of Lagawe, in the province of Ifugao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 386. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Lagawe.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponghal in the 2015 Census was 358 broken down into 74 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 54 | 4.85 | |
| 316 | 54 | 5.85 | |
| 271 | 50 | 5.42 | |
| 363 | 79 | 4.59 | |
| 334 | 69 | 4.84 | |
| 358 | 74 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponghal is 20 to 24, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 6.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 40 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 12.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 13.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 20 | 5.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.12% |
| Total | 358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponghal grew from 262 in 1990 to 386 in 2020, an increase of 124 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.60%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 358 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 262 | – | |
| 316 | 3.57% | |
| 271 | -3.24% | |
| 363 | 4.11% | |
| 334 | -2.99% | |
| 358 | 1.33% | |
| 386 | 1.60% |
Location
Ponghal is situated at approximately 16.7927, 121.1922, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 608.2 meters or 1,995.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ponghal 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.