Ponong, 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) | 1,058 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8876, 124.0286 (12° 53' North, 124° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Ponong is a barangay in the municipality of Casiguran, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,058. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Casiguran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponong in the 2015 Census was 1,055 broken down into 236 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | 150 | 4.91 | |
| 884 | 176 | 5.02 | |
| 911 | 187 | 4.87 | |
| 959 | 202 | 4.75 | |
| 1,026 | 220 | 4.66 | |
| 1,055 | 236 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponong is 10 to 14, with 124 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 8.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 107 | 10.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 11.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 8.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 8.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 5.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 3.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 6.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 5.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.14% |
| Total | 1,055 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponong grew from 736 in 1990 to 1,058 in 2020, an increase of 322 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 1,055 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 736 | – | |
| 884 | 3.49% | |
| 911 | 0.65% | |
| 959 | 0.71% | |
| 1,026 | 2.49% | |
| 1,055 | 0.53% | |
| 1,058 | 0.06% |
Location
Ponong is situated at approximately 12.8876, 124.0286, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ponong 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.