Poctol, Municipality of Unisan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Unisan |
| Postal code | 4305 |
| Population (2020) | 1,503 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8777, 122.0082 (13° 53' North, 122° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.7 meters (123.7 feet) |
Poctol is a barangay in the municipality of Unisan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,503. This represented 5.91% of the total population of Unisan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctol in the 2015 Census was 1,640 broken down into 412 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,230 | 254 | 4.84 | |
| 1,380 | 305 | 4.52 | |
| 1,466 | 304 | 4.82 | |
| 1,635 | 363 | 4.50 | |
| 1,822 | 449 | 4.06 | |
| 1,640 | 412 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctol is 15 to 19, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 10.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 133 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 110 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 6.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 6.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 4.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.22% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.40% |
| Total | 1,640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctol grew from 1,230 in 1990 to 1,503 in 2020, an increase of 273 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.82%, or a decrease of 137 people, from the previous population of 1,640 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,230 | – | |
| 1,380 | 2.18% | |
| 1,466 | 1.30% | |
| 1,635 | 1.52% | |
| 1,822 | 4.02% | |
| 1,640 | -1.98% | |
| 1,503 | -1.82% |
Location
Poctol is situated at approximately 13.8777, 122.0082, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.7 meters or 123.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poctol 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.