Puring, Municipality of Bataraza, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Bataraza |
| Postal code | 5306 |
| Population (2020) | 1,390 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 8.3847, 117.2262 (8° 23' North, 117° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.2 meters (30.2 feet) |
Puring is a barangay in the municipality of Bataraza, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,390. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Bataraza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puring in the 2015 Census was 1,293 broken down into 295 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 623 | 131 | 4.76 | |
| 701 | 138 | 5.08 | |
| 594 | 142 | 4.18 | |
| 1,039 | 223 | 4.66 | |
| 1,143 | 258 | 4.43 | |
| 1,293 | 295 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puring is 10 to 14, with 185 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 10.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 14.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 185 | 14.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 10.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 7.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.09% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.23% |
| Total | 1,293 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puring grew from 623 in 1990 to 1,390 in 2020, an increase of 767 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.53%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,293 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 623 | – | |
| 701 | 2.23% | |
| 594 | -3.49% | |
| 1,039 | 8.02% | |
| 1,143 | 3.53% | |
| 1,293 | 2.38% | |
| 1,390 | 1.53% |
Location
Puring is situated at approximately 8.3847, 117.2262, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.2 meters or 30.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puring 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.