Poctol, Municipality of Bulusan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulusan |
| Postal code | 4704 |
| Population (2020) | 321 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7530, 124.1339 (12° 45' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.2 meters (69.6 feet) |
Poctol, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulusan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 321. This represented 1.34% of the total population of Bulusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctol in the 2015 Census was 333 broken down into 84 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 | 69 | 5.68 | |
| 339 | 69 | 4.91 | |
| 362 | 77 | 4.70 | |
| 331 | 78 | 4.24 | |
| 380 | 80 | 4.75 | |
| 333 | 84 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctol is 10 to 14, with 41 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 6.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 10.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 12.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 8.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 5.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 11 | 3.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 7.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 7.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 4.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 3.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 4.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.50% |
| Total | 333 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctol fell from 392 in 1990 to 321 in 2020, a decrease of 71 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.77%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 333 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 392 | – | |
| 339 | -2.68% | |
| 362 | 1.42% | |
| 331 | -1.23% | |
| 380 | 5.15% | |
| 333 | -2.48% | |
| 321 | -0.77% |
Location
Poctol is situated at approximately 12.7530, 124.1339, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.2 meters or 69.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poctol 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.