Banice, Municipality of Banton, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Banton |
| Postal code | 5515 |
| Population (2020) | 343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Banton |
| Coordinates | 12.9099, 122.0698 (12° 55' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.2 meters (89.2 feet) |
Banice is a barangay in the municipality of Banton, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 343. This represented 5.98% of the total population of Banton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banice in the 2015 Census was 382 broken down into 101 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 | 98 | 5.44 | |
| 464 | 99 | 4.69 | |
| 425 | 101 | 4.21 | |
| 440 | 89 | 4.94 | |
| 421 | 102 | 4.13 | |
| 382 | 101 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banice is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 6.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 9.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 8.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 6.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 7.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 5.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 4.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 5.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 2.62% |
| Total | 382 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banice fell from 533 in 1990 to 343 in 2020, a decrease of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.24%, or a decrease of 39 people, from the previous population of 382 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 533 | – | |
| 464 | -2.56% | |
| 425 | -1.86% | |
| 440 | 0.48% | |
| 421 | -1.59% | |
| 382 | -1.83% | |
| 343 | -2.24% |
Location
Banice is situated at approximately 12.9099, 122.0698. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.2 meters or 89.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banice 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.