Apitong, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 402 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4563, 121.8612 (13° 27' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.9 meters (186.7 feet) |
Apitong is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 402. This represented 0.70% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Apitong in the 2015 Census was 436 broken down into 105 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | 67 | 4.78 | |
| 325 | 70 | 4.64 | |
| 365 | 75 | 4.87 | |
| 378 | 83 | 4.55 | |
| 405 | 93 | 4.35 | |
| 436 | 105 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Apitong is 5 to 9, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 13.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 20 | 4.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 5.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 6.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 5.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 5.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 4.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.38% |
| Total | 436 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Apitong grew from 320 in 1990 to 402 in 2020, an increase of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.69%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 436 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | – | |
| 325 | 0.29% | |
| 365 | 2.52% | |
| 378 | 0.48% | |
| 405 | 2.54% | |
| 436 | 1.41% | |
| 402 | -1.69% |
Location
Apitong is situated at approximately 13.4563, 121.8612, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.9 meters or 186.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Apitong 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.