Poonbato, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 1,333 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2467, 120.1662 (15° 15' North, 120° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 94.6 meters (310.4 feet) |
Poonbato is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,333. This represented 2.00% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poonbato in the 2015 Census was 998 broken down into 240 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,553 | 483 | 5.29 | |
| 254 | 48 | 5.29 | |
| 626 | 134 | 4.67 | |
| 721 | 179 | 4.03 | |
| 629 | 173 | 3.64 | |
| 998 | 240 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poonbato is 5 to 9, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 11.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 130 | 13.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 107 | 10.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 112 | 11.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 8.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.30% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.40% |
| Total | 998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poonbato fell from 2,553 in 1990 to 1,333 in 2020, a decrease of 1,220 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 6.28%, or an increase of 335 people, from the previous population of 998 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,553 | – | |
| 254 | -35.10% | |
| 626 | 21.34% | |
| 721 | 1.97% | |
| 629 | -4.85% | |
| 998 | 9.19% | |
| 1,333 | 6.28% |
Location
Poonbato is situated at approximately 15.2467, 120.1662, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 94.6 meters or 310.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poonbato 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.