Potol, Municipality of Infanta, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Infanta |
| Postal code | 2412 |
| Population (2020) | 854 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8103, 119.9560 (15° 49' North, 119° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Potol is a barangay in the municipality of Infanta, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 854. This represented 3.25% of the total population of Infanta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Potol in the 2015 Census was 741 broken down into 193 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 98 | 5.02 | |
| 555 | 112 | 4.96 | |
| 628 | 136 | 4.62 | |
| 756 | 160 | 4.73 | |
| 707 | 162 | 4.36 | |
| 741 | 193 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Potol is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 11.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 11.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 62 | 8.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.35% |
| Total | 741 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Potol grew from 492 in 1990 to 854 in 2020, an increase of 362 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.03%, or an increase of 113 people, from the previous population of 741 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 492 | – | |
| 555 | 2.28% | |
| 628 | 2.68% | |
| 756 | 2.59% | |
| 707 | -2.41% | |
| 741 | 0.90% | |
| 854 | 3.03% |
Location
Potol is situated at approximately 15.8103, 119.9560, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Potol 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.