Puting Kahoy, Municipality of Silang, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Silang |
| Postal code | 4118 |
| Population (2020) | 15,062 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2143, 121.0310 (14° 13' North, 121° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 242.0 meters (794.0 feet) |
Puting Kahoy is a barangay in the municipality of Silang, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,062. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Silang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puting Kahoy in the 2015 Census was 11,776 broken down into 3,321 households or an average of 3.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,033 | 386 | 5.27 | |
| 3,226 | 605 | 5.33 | |
| 2,903 | 590 | 4.92 | |
| 5,513 | 981 | 5.62 | |
| 5,524 | 1,406 | 3.93 | |
| 11,776 | 3,321 | 3.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puting Kahoy is 15 to 19, with 2,292 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 55 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 168 | 1.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 774 | 5.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 994 | 7.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 901 | 6.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,292 | 16.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,855 | 13.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,251 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,240 | 9.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,220 | 8.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 911 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 688 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 426 | 3.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 327 | 2.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 237 | 1.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 169 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 0.53% |
| 75 to 79 | 63 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 0.40% |
| Total | 13,643 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puting Kahoy grew from 2,113 in 1990 to 15,062 in 2020, an increase of 12,949 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.10%, or an increase of 1,419 people, from the previous population of 13,643 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,113 | – | |
| 3,846 | 11.87% | |
| 3,467 | -2.20% | |
| 6,922 | 10.00% | |
| 5,838 | -6.01% | |
| 13,643 | 17.54% | |
| 15,062 | 2.10% |
Location
Puting Kahoy is situated at approximately 14.2143, 121.0310, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 242.0 meters or 794.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puting Kahoy 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.