Potingbato, Municipality of Esperanza, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Esperanza |
| Postal code | 5407 |
| Population (2020) | 951 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.7538, 124.0278 (11° 45' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.3 meters (30.5 feet) |
Potingbato is a barangay in the municipality of Esperanza, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 951. This represented 5.42% of the total population of Esperanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Potingbato in the 2015 Census was 1,048 broken down into 205 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,096 | 217 | 5.05 | |
| 1,210 | 235 | 5.15 | |
| 983 | 215 | 4.57 | |
| 993 | 226 | 4.39 | |
| 994 | 238 | 4.18 | |
| 1,048 | 205 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Potingbato is 5 to 9, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 149 | 14.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 14.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 116 | 11.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 6.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 4.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 4.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 6.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.25% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 4.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.62% |
| Total | 1,048 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Potingbato fell from 1,096 in 1990 to 951 in 2020, a decrease of 145 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.02%, or a decrease of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,048 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,096 | – | |
| 1,210 | 1.87% | |
| 983 | -4.36% | |
| 993 | 0.14% | |
| 994 | 0.04% | |
| 1,048 | 1.01% | |
| 951 | -2.02% |
Location
Potingbato is situated at approximately 11.7538, 124.0278, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.3 meters or 30.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Potingbato 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.