Poctoy, Municipality of Boac, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Boac |
| Postal code | 4900 |
| Population (2020) | 386 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4326, 121.8593 (13° 26' North, 121° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.2 meters (86.0 feet) |
Poctoy is a barangay in the municipality of Boac, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 386. This represented 0.67% of the total population of Boac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctoy in the 2015 Census was 333 broken down into 84 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 | 55 | 4.33 | |
| 264 | 60 | 4.40 | |
| 308 | 62 | 4.97 | |
| 307 | 65 | 4.72 | |
| 324 | 71 | 4.56 | |
| 333 | 84 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctoy is 10 to 14, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 10.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 11.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 13.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 34 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 6.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 22 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.20% |
| Total | 333 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctoy grew from 238 in 1990 to 386 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 333 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 238 | – | |
| 264 | 1.96% | |
| 308 | 3.36% | |
| 307 | -0.04% | |
| 324 | 1.98% | |
| 333 | 0.52% | |
| 386 | 3.16% |
Location
Poctoy is situated at approximately 13.4326, 121.8593, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.2 meters or 86.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poctoy 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.