Potoson, 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) | 1,545 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.4815, 123.4871 (12° 29' North, 123° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Potoson is a barangay in the municipality of Baleno, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,545. This represented 5.35% of the total population of Baleno.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Potoson in the 2015 Census was 1,192 broken down into 227 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 | 96 | 6.38 | |
| 694 | 124 | 5.60 | |
| 638 | 120 | 5.32 | |
| 961 | 179 | 5.37 | |
| 1,172 | 227 | 5.16 | |
| 1,192 | 227 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Potoson is 5 to 9, with 184 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 162 | 13.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 184 | 15.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 154 | 12.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 10.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 5.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 6.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 4.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 2.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 1.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,192 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Potoson grew from 612 in 1990 to 1,545 in 2020, an increase of 933 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.61%, or an increase of 353 people, from the previous population of 1,192 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 612 | – | |
| 694 | 2.38% | |
| 638 | -1.79% | |
| 961 | 5.81% | |
| 1,172 | 7.49% | |
| 1,192 | 0.32% | |
| 1,545 | 5.61% |
Location
Potoson is situated at approximately 12.4815, 123.4871, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Potoson 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.