Pototan, Municipality of Binmaley, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Binmaley |
| Postal code | 2417 |
| Population (2020) | 1,122 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9620, 120.2943 (15° 58' North, 120° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.3 meters (14.1 feet) |
Pototan is a barangay in the municipality of Binmaley, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,122. This represented 1.29% of the total population of Binmaley.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pototan in the 2015 Census was 1,096 broken down into 236 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | 163 | 6.66 | |
| 1,147 | 192 | 5.97 | |
| 1,190 | 198 | 6.01 | |
| 998 | 180 | 5.54 | |
| 1,170 | 199 | 5.88 | |
| 1,096 | 236 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pototan is 5 to 9, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 10.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 115 | 10.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 4.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.82% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.64% |
| Total | 1,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pototan grew from 1,086 in 1990 to 1,122 in 2020, an increase of 36 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 26 people, from the previous population of 1,096 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | – | |
| 1,147 | 1.03% | |
| 1,190 | 0.79% | |
| 998 | -2.40% | |
| 1,170 | 5.96% | |
| 1,096 | -1.24% | |
| 1,122 | 0.49% |
Location
Pototan is situated at approximately 15.9620, 120.2943, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.3 meters or 14.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pototan 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.