Polusahi, Municipality of Bongabong, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Bongabong |
| Postal code | 5211 |
| Population (2020) | 1,279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 12.6496, 121.4946 (12° 39' North, 121° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.2 meters (102.4 feet) |
Polusahi is a barangay in the municipality of Bongabong, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,279. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Bongabong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Polusahi in the 2015 Census was 1,011 broken down into 233 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 82 | 6.28 | |
| 826 | 147 | 5.62 | |
| 638 | 121 | 5.27 | |
| 764 | 172 | 4.44 | |
| 940 | 206 | 4.56 | |
| 1,011 | 233 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polusahi is 10 to 14, with 133 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 | 17 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 10.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 120 | 11.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 13.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 11.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 80 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.40% |
| Total | 1,011 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polusahi grew from 515 in 1990 to 1,279 in 2020, an increase of 764 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.07%, or an increase of 268 people, from the previous population of 1,011 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 515 | – | |
| 826 | 9.25% | |
| 638 | -5.39% | |
| 764 | 2.52% | |
| 940 | 7.84% | |
| 1,011 | 1.40% | |
| 1,279 | 5.07% |
Location
Polusahi is situated at approximately 12.6496, 121.4946, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.2 meters or 102.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Polusahi shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Libtong, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
- Mabuhay, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
- Kaligtasan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Ogbot, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Cantil, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
- Camantigue, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Labonan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Orconuma, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- Mina de Oro, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
- San Isidro, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.