Boton, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 304 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4424, 121.8674 (13° 27' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.1 feet) |
Boton is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 304. This represented 0.53% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boton in the 2015 Census was 228 broken down into 57 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 267 | 53 | 5.04 | |
| 268 | 52 | 5.15 | |
| 307 | 60 | 5.12 | |
| 301 | 65 | 4.63 | |
| 279 | 67 | 4.16 | |
| 228 | 57 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boton is 10 to 14, with 31 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 10.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 13.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 14 | 6.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 12 | 5.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 6.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 4.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 14 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 6.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 6.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 3.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.19% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.32% |
| Total | 228 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boton grew from 267 in 1990 to 304 in 2020, an increase of 37 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.24%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 228 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | – | |
| 268 | 0.07% | |
| 307 | 2.96% | |
| 301 | -0.27% | |
| 279 | -2.72% | |
| 228 | -3.77% | |
| 304 | 6.24% |
Location
Boton is situated at approximately 13.4424, 121.8674, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boton 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.