Panisihan, Municipality of Batuan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Batuan |
| Postal code | 5415 |
| Population (2020) | 971 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Ticao |
| Coordinates | 12.4073, 123.7788 (12° 24' North, 123° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 55.4 meters (181.8 feet) |
Panisihan is a barangay in the municipality of Batuan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 971. This represented 6.65% of the total population of Batuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Panisihan in the 2015 Census was 1,144 broken down into 296 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 812 | 164 | 4.95 | |
| 1,137 | 188 | 6.05 | |
| 796 | 197 | 4.04 | |
| 932 | 203 | 4.59 | |
| 1,040 | 210 | 4.95 | |
| 1,144 | 296 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Panisihan is 10 to 14, with 171 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 122 | 10.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 155 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 14.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 81 | 7.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 4.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 4.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.96% |
| Total | 1,144 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Panisihan grew from 812 in 1990 to 971 in 2020, an increase of 159 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.39%, or a decrease of 173 people, from the previous population of 1,144 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 812 | – | |
| 1,137 | 6.51% | |
| 796 | -7.36% | |
| 932 | 2.20% | |
| 1,040 | 4.07% | |
| 1,144 | 1.83% | |
| 971 | -3.39% |
Location
Panisihan is situated at approximately 12.4073, 123.7788, in the island of Ticao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 55.4 meters or 181.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Panisihan 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.