Botocan, Quezon City
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | National Capital Region (NCR) |
| City | Quezon City |
| Population (2020) | 7,501 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.6371, 121.0629 (14° 38' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 50.1 meters (164.4 feet) |
Botocan is a barangay in Quezon City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,501. This represented 0.25% of the total population of Quezon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Botocan in the 2015 Census was 7,631 broken down into 1,760 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,724 | 1,180 | 4.85 | |
| 6,871 | 1,408 | 4.88 | |
| 7,384 | 1,596 | 4.63 | |
| 8,253 | 1,787 | 4.62 | |
| 7,626 | 1,755 | 4.35 | |
| 7,631 | 1,760 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Botocan is 20 to 24, with 905 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 138 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 608 | 7.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 816 | 9.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 716 | 8.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 745 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 905 | 10.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 815 | 9.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 748 | 9.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 683 | 8.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 554 | 6.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 450 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 366 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 277 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 203 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.32% |
| Total | 8,234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botocan grew from 5,727 in 1990 to 7,501 in 2020, an increase of 1,774 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.94%, or a decrease of 733 people, from the previous population of 8,234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,727 | – | |
| 6,871 | 3.47% | |
| 7,402 | 1.61% | |
| 8,822 | 2.45% | |
| 8,118 | -2.98% | |
| 8,234 | 0.27% | |
| 7,501 | -1.94% |
Location
Botocan is situated at approximately 14.6371, 121.0629, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 50.1 meters or 164.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Botocan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.