Punong, 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) | 561 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.5054, 121.9457 (13° 30' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 252.1 meters (827.1 feet) |
Punong is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 561. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punong in the 2015 Census was 643 broken down into 162 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621 | 114 | 5.45 | |
| 754 | 157 | 4.80 | |
| 942 | 180 | 5.23 | |
| 764 | 182 | 4.20 | |
| 689 | 195 | 3.53 | |
| 643 | 162 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Punong are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 6.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 78 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 5.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 6.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 4.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.93% |
| Total | 643 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punong fell from 621 in 1990 to 561 in 2020, a decrease of 60 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.83%, or a decrease of 82 people, from the previous population of 643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 621 | – | |
| 754 | 3.70% | |
| 942 | 4.89% | |
| 764 | -2.85% | |
| 689 | -3.69% | |
| 643 | -1.31% | |
| 561 | -2.83% |
Location
Punong is situated at approximately 13.5054, 121.9457, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 252.1 meters or 827.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punong 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.