Pocalpocal, City of Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | Alaminos |
| Postal code | 2404 |
| Population (2020) | 2,778 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.1480, 119.9963 (16° 9' North, 119° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.2 meters (63.0 feet) |
Pocalpocal is a barangay in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,778. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Alaminos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pocalpocal in the 2015 Census was 2,269 broken down into 539 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 209 | 4.79 | |
| 1,152 | 254 | 4.54 | |
| 1,557 | 342 | 4.55 | |
| 1,976 | 432 | 4.57 | |
| 2,081 | 463 | 4.49 | |
| 2,269 | 539 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pocalpocal is 10 to 14, with 264 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 7.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 236 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 264 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 228 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 6.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 6.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 130 | 5.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.93% |
| Total | 2,270 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pocalpocal grew from 1,002 in 1990 to 2,778 in 2020, an increase of 1,776 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.34%, or an increase of 508 people, from the previous population of 2,270 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | – | |
| 1,152 | 2.65% | |
| 1,557 | 6.67% | |
| 1,976 | 3.34% | |
| 2,081 | 1.90% | |
| 2,270 | 1.67% | |
| 2,778 | 4.34% |
Location
Pocalpocal is situated at approximately 16.1480, 119.9963, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.2 meters or 63.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pocalpocal 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.