Pulot, Municipality of Cawayan, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Cawayan |
| Postal code | 5409 |
| Population (2020) | 840 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.0779, 123.7573 (12° 5' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.8 meters (124.0 feet) |
Pulot is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 840. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulot in the 2015 Census was 902 broken down into 195 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | 96 | 5.22 | |
| 590 | 111 | 5.32 | |
| 744 | 140 | 5.31 | |
| 764 | 192 | 3.98 | |
| 842 | 176 | 4.78 | |
| 902 | 195 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulot is 5 to 9, with 134 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 8.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 134 | 14.86% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 12.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 14.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 7.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 4.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.66% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.44% |
| Total | 902 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulot grew from 501 in 1990 to 840 in 2020, an increase of 339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.49%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 902 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | – | |
| 590 | 3.11% | |
| 744 | 5.10% | |
| 764 | 0.37% | |
| 842 | 3.60% | |
| 902 | 1.32% | |
| 840 | -1.49% |
Location
Pulot is situated at approximately 12.0779, 123.7573, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.8 meters or 124.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pulot 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.