Polo, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 4902 |
| Population (2020) | 845 |
| Coordinates | 13.5021, 122.0888 (13° 30' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Polo is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 845. This represented 1.55% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Polo in the 2015 Census was 946 broken down into 228 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | 188 | 5.03 | |
| 938 | 193 | 4.86 | |
| 960 | 195 | 4.92 | |
| 977 | 197 | 4.96 | |
| 915 | 215 | 4.26 | |
| 946 | 228 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polo is 15 to 19, with 117 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 10.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.86% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 4.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 5.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 5.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.48% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 2.33% |
| Total | 946 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polo fell from 946 in 1990 to 845 in 2020, a decrease of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.35%, or a decrease of 101 people, from the previous population of 946 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 946 | – | |
| 938 | -0.16% | |
| 960 | 0.50% | |
| 977 | 0.24% | |
| 915 | -2.36% | |
| 946 | 0.64% | |
| 845 | -2.35% |
Location
Polo is situated at approximately 13.5021, 122.0888, in the island of Polo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Polo does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.