Potol, City of Tayabas, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| City | Tayabas |
| Postal code | 4327 |
| Population (2020) | 1,108 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9909, 121.5872 (13° 59' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 120.0 meters (393.7 feet) |
Potol is a barangay in the city of Tayabas, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,108. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Tayabas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Potol in the 2015 Census was 936 broken down into 227 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 140 | 4.76 | |
| 708 | 153 | 4.63 | |
| 754 | 177 | 4.26 | |
| 908 | 201 | 4.52 | |
| 833 | 200 | 4.17 | |
| 936 | 227 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Potol is 15 to 19, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 9.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 9.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 108 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 79 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 5.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 6.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 5.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 3.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.39% |
| Total | 936 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Potol grew from 666 in 1990 to 1,108 in 2020, an increase of 442 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.61%, or an increase of 172 people, from the previous population of 936 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 666 | – | |
| 708 | 1.15% | |
| 754 | 1.36% | |
| 908 | 2.60% | |
| 833 | -3.09% | |
| 936 | 2.24% | |
| 1,108 | 3.61% |
Location
Potol is situated at approximately 13.9909, 121.5872, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 120.0 meters or 393.7 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.