Pottot, Municipality of Bauang, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bauang |
| Postal code | 2501 |
| Population (2020) | 1,241 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5572, 120.3308 (16° 33' North, 120° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Pottot is a barangay in the municipality of Bauang, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,241. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Bauang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pottot in the 2015 Census was 1,412 broken down into 320 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | 145 | 5.42 | |
| 910 | 177 | 5.14 | |
| 1,023 | 207 | 4.94 | |
| 1,208 | 263 | 4.59 | |
| 1,237 | 272 | 4.55 | |
| 1,412 | 320 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pottot are in the ranges 20 to 24, and 25 to 29, with 142 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 108 | 7.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 9.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 8.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 8.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 142 | 10.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 10.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 8.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 77 | 5.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 6.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.69% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 3.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.27% |
| Total | 1,412 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pottot grew from 786 in 1990 to 1,241 in 2020, an increase of 455 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.68%, or a decrease of 171 people, from the previous population of 1,412 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 786 | – | |
| 910 | 2.78% | |
| 1,023 | 2.54% | |
| 1,208 | 2.32% | |
| 1,237 | 0.87% | |
| 1,412 | 2.55% | |
| 1,241 | -2.68% |
Location
Pottot is situated at approximately 16.5572, 120.3308, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pottot 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.