Bantay, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 1,577 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4256, 121.9002 (13° 26' North, 121° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.5 meters (132.9 feet) |
Bantay is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,577. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bantay in the 2015 Census was 1,478 broken down into 354 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,314 | 259 | 5.07 | |
| 1,262 | 273 | 4.62 | |
| 1,516 | 302 | 5.02 | |
| 1,511 | 305 | 4.95 | |
| 1,389 | 317 | 4.38 | |
| 1,478 | 354 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bantay is 5 to 9, with 157 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 157 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 152 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 5.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 7.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 4.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.83% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,478 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bantay grew from 1,314 in 1990 to 1,577 in 2020, an increase of 263 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.37%, or an increase of 99 people, from the previous population of 1,478 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,314 | – | |
| 1,262 | -0.75% | |
| 1,516 | 4.01% | |
| 1,511 | -0.05% | |
| 1,389 | -3.02% | |
| 1,478 | 1.19% | |
| 1,577 | 1.37% |
Location
Bantay is situated at approximately 13.4256, 121.9002, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.5 meters or 132.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bantay 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.