Poctoy, Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Odiongan |
| Postal code | 5505 |
| Population (2020) | 2,450 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.4084, 121.9929 (12° 25' North, 121° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.9 meters (39.0 feet) |
Poctoy is a barangay in the municipality of Odiongan, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,450. This represented 4.97% of the total population of Odiongan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctoy in the 2015 Census was 2,290 broken down into 578 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,463 | 326 | 4.49 | |
| 1,722 | 385 | 4.47 | |
| 1,891 | 409 | 4.62 | |
| 1,927 | 437 | 4.41 | |
| 2,149 | 505 | 4.26 | |
| 2,290 | 578 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctoy is 15 to 19, with 258 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 199 | 8.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 217 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 230 | 9.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 258 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 197 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 173 | 7.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 166 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 150 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 5.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 4.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 3.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 55 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 48 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.31% |
| Total | 2,370 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctoy grew from 1,464 in 1990 to 2,450 in 2020, an increase of 986 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 80 people, from the previous population of 2,370 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,464 | – | |
| 1,762 | 3.53% | |
| 1,891 | 1.53% | |
| 2,011 | 0.85% | |
| 2,177 | 2.93% | |
| 2,370 | 1.63% | |
| 2,450 | 0.70% |
Location
Poctoy is situated at approximately 12.4084, 121.9929, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.9 meters or 39.0 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.