Puro, Municipality of Aroroy, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Aroroy |
| Postal code | 5414 |
| Population (2020) | 8,282 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4732, 123.3818 (12° 28' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Puro is a barangay in the municipality of Aroroy, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,282. This represented 9.37% of the total population of Aroroy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puro in the 2015 Census was 7,880 broken down into 1,679 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,610 | 1,506 | 5.05 | |
| 5,083 | 970 | 5.24 | |
| 5,097 | 926 | 5.50 | |
| 3,713 | 726 | 5.11 | |
| 6,105 | 1,203 | 5.07 | |
| 7,880 | 1,679 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puro is 5 to 9, with 1,081 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 239 | 2.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 988 | 12.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,081 | 13.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 932 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 789 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 753 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 684 | 8.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 570 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 444 | 5.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 368 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 373 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 322 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 220 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 134 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 85 | 1.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.44% |
| Total | 8,131 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puro grew from 7,746 in 1990 to 8,282 in 2020, an increase of 536 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 151 people, from the previous population of 8,131 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7,746 | – | |
| 5,104 | -7.52% | |
| 5,100 | -0.02% | |
| 3,719 | -4.26% | |
| 6,113 | 19.83% | |
| 8,131 | 5.58% | |
| 8,282 | 0.39% |
Location
Puro is situated at approximately 12.4732, 123.3818, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puro 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.