Poctoy, Municipality of Torrijos, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Torrijos |
| Postal code | 4903 |
| Population (2020) | 1,227 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.3316, 122.0990 (13° 20' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.1 meters (69.2 feet) |
Poctoy is a barangay in the municipality of Torrijos, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,227. This represented 4.03% of the total population of Torrijos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctoy in the 2015 Census was 1,145 broken down into 269 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | 141 | 5.16 | |
| 882 | 173 | 5.10 | |
| 1,051 | 210 | 5.00 | |
| 1,084 | 235 | 4.61 | |
| 1,061 | 241 | 4.40 | |
| 1,145 | 269 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctoy is 5 to 9, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 96 | 8.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 12.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 11.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 6.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 4.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 6.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1,145 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctoy grew from 727 in 1990 to 1,227 in 2020, an increase of 500 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.47%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,145 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 727 | – | |
| 882 | 3.69% | |
| 1,051 | 3.83% | |
| 1,084 | 0.43% | |
| 1,063 | -0.71% | |
| 1,145 | 1.42% | |
| 1,227 | 1.47% |
Location
Poctoy is situated at approximately 13.3316, 122.0990, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.1 meters or 69.2 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.