Ponglon, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 4423 |
| Population (2020) | 725 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6460, 123.5296 (13° 39' North, 123° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.5 meters (37.7 feet) |
Ponglon is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 725. This represented 1.65% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponglon in the 2015 Census was 779 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.66 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | 79 | 5.18 | |
| 446 | 89 | 5.01 | |
| 317 | 64 | 4.95 | |
| 654 | 143 | 4.57 | |
| 812 | 160 | 5.08 | |
| 779 | 167 | 4.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponglon is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 13.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 94 | 12.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 5.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.11% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 3.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.54% |
| Total | 779 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponglon grew from 409 in 1990 to 725 in 2020, an increase of 316 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.50%, or a decrease of 54 people, from the previous population of 779 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 409 | – | |
| 446 | 1.64% | |
| 317 | -7.06% | |
| 654 | 10.50% | |
| 812 | 8.20% | |
| 779 | -0.79% | |
| 725 | -1.50% |
Location
Ponglon is situated at approximately 13.6460, 123.5296, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.5 meters or 37.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ponglon 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.