Punta Batsan, 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) | 2,443 |
| Coordinates | 11.8717, 123.6710 (11° 52' North, 123° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Punta Batsan is a barangay in the municipality of Cawayan, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,443. This represented 3.53% of the total population of Cawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punta Batsan in the 2015 Census was 2,457 broken down into 499 households or an average of 4.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| – | 0 | ||
| 1,502 | 268 | 5.60 | |
| 2,091 | 383 | 5.46 | |
| 2,279 | 449 | 5.08 | |
| 2,446 | 495 | 4.94 | |
| 2,457 | 499 | 4.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punta Batsan is 5 to 9, with 351 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.60% |
| 1 to 4 | 280 | 11.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 351 | 14.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 319 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 256 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 160 | 6.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 175 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 170 | 6.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 143 | 5.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 120 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 90 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 1.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.24% |
| Total | 2,457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punta Batsan grew from 1,502 in 1995 to 2,443 in 2020, an increase of 941 people over the course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.12%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 2,457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 1,502 | – | |
| 2,091 | 7.35% | |
| 2,279 | 1.19% | |
| 2,446 | 2.61% | |
| 2,457 | 0.09% | |
| 2,443 | -0.12% |
Location
Punta Batsan is situated at approximately 11.8717, 123.6710, in the island of Naro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punta Batsan 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.