Boton, Municipality of Casiguran, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Casiguran |
| Postal code | 4702 |
| Population (2020) | 2,368 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9297, 124.0476 (12° 56' North, 124° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Boton is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,368. This represented 6.65% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boton in the 2015 Census was 2,341 broken down into 509 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,833 | 341 | 5.38 | |
| 2,084 | 412 | 5.06 | |
| 2,189 | 453 | 4.83 | |
| 2,164 | 469 | 4.61 | |
| 2,211 | 472 | 4.68 | |
| 2,341 | 509 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boton is 15 to 19, with 297 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 29 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 249 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 284 | 12.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 297 | 12.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 6.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 5.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 138 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 5.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 86 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.99% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.71% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.24% |
| Total | 2,341 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boton grew from 1,833 in 1990 to 2,368 in 2020, an increase of 535 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 27 people, from the previous population of 2,341 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,833 | – | |
| 2,084 | 2.43% | |
| 2,189 | 1.06% | |
| 2,164 | -0.16% | |
| 2,211 | 0.79% | |
| 2,341 | 1.09% | |
| 2,368 | 0.24% |
Location
Boton is situated at approximately 12.9297, 124.0476, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boton 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.