Polot, Municipality of Baleno, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Baleno |
| Postal code | 5413 |
| Population (2020) | 498 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4502, 123.5187 (12° 27' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.4 meters (260.5 feet) |
Polot is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 498. This represented 1.73% of the total population of Baleno.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Polot in the 2015 Census was 446 broken down into 99 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 66 | 6.44 | |
| 406 | 72 | 5.64 | |
| 415 | 75 | 5.53 | |
| 423 | 87 | 4.86 | |
| 407 | 85 | 4.79 | |
| 446 | 99 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polot is 5 to 9, with 79 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 9.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 17.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 14.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 8.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 5.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 5.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 5.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 7.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 4.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 11 | 2.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.12% |
| Total | 446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polot grew from 425 in 1990 to 498 in 2020, an increase of 73 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.35%, or an increase of 52 people, from the previous population of 446 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 425 | – | |
| 406 | -0.85% | |
| 415 | 0.47% | |
| 423 | 0.26% | |
| 407 | -1.39% | |
| 446 | 1.76% | |
| 498 | 2.35% |
Location
Polot is situated at approximately 12.4502, 123.5187, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.4 meters or 260.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Polot 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.