Putiao, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 640 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8263, 124.1273 (12° 50' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.1 meters (207.0 feet) |
Putiao is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 640. This represented 3.05% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Putiao in the 2015 Census was 651 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 | 96 | 5.52 | |
| 596 | 110 | 5.42 | |
| 683 | 121 | 5.64 | |
| 674 | 137 | 4.92 | |
| 648 | 138 | 4.70 | |
| 651 | 150 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Putiao is 10 to 14, with 88 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 | 10 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 10.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 13.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 5.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.69% |
| Total | 651 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Putiao grew from 530 in 1990 to 640 in 2020, an increase of 110 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.36%, or a decrease of 11 people, from the previous population of 651 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 530 | – | |
| 596 | 2.22% | |
| 683 | 2.96% | |
| 674 | -0.18% | |
| 648 | -1.42% | |
| 651 | 0.09% | |
| 640 | -0.36% |
Location
Putiao is situated at approximately 12.8263, 124.1273, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.1 meters or 207.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Putiao 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.