Bato, Municipality of Cabugao, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Cabugao |
| Postal code | 2732 |
| Population (2020) | 532 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.8080, 120.4726 (17° 48' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.0 meters (232.9 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Cabugao, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 532. This represented 1.37% of the total population of Cabugao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 533 broken down into 107 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 62 | 6.06 | |
| 397 | 77 | 5.16 | |
| 436 | 82 | 5.32 | |
| 413 | 73 | 5.66 | |
| 443 | 85 | 5.21 | |
| 533 | 107 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 15 to 19, with 62 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 8.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 46 | 8.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 49 | 9.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 11.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 5.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.50% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 2.44% |
| Total | 533 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 376 in 1990 to 532 in 2020, an increase of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.04%, or a decrease of 1 people, from the previous population of 533 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 376 | – | |
| 397 | 1.02% | |
| 436 | 2.03% | |
| 413 | -0.74% | |
| 443 | 2.59% | |
| 533 | 3.58% | |
| 532 | -0.04% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 17.8080, 120.4726, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.0 meters or 232.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Alinaay, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Turod-Patac, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Sisim, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Bungro, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Caellayan, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Nagsantaan, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Bonifacio (Poblacion), Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Quezon (Poblacion), Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Reppaac, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Pug-os, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Baclig (Poblacion), Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
- Margaay, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.