Batican, Municipality of Infanta, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Infanta |
| Postal code | 4336 |
| Population (2020) | 859 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7229, 121.6386 (14° 43' North, 121° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Batican is a barangay in the municipality of Infanta, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 859. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Infanta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batican in the 2015 Census was 825 broken down into 194 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 77 | 5.45 | |
| 516 | 102 | 5.06 | |
| 698 | 125 | 5.58 | |
| 703 | 155 | 4.54 | |
| 773 | 160 | 4.83 | |
| 825 | 194 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batican is 10 to 14, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 8.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 83 | 10.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 6.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 4.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.85% |
| Total | 825 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batican grew from 420 in 1990 to 859 in 2020, an increase of 439 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 34 people, from the previous population of 825 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 420 | – | |
| 516 | 3.93% | |
| 698 | 6.69% | |
| 703 | 0.10% | |
| 773 | 3.52% | |
| 825 | 1.25% | |
| 859 | 0.85% |
Location
Batican is situated at approximately 14.7229, 121.6386, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batican 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.