Batang, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Irosin |
| Postal code | 4707 |
| Population (2020) | 2,281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6995, 124.0003 (12° 42' North, 124° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.0 meters (111.5 feet) |
Batang is a barangay in the municipality of Irosin, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,281. This represented 3.85% of the total population of Irosin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batang in the 2015 Census was 2,231 broken down into 423 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | 239 | 5.63 | |
| 1,613 | 295 | 5.47 | |
| 1,893 | 349 | 5.42 | |
| 2,072 | 384 | 5.40 | |
| 2,178 | 392 | 5.56 | |
| 2,231 | 423 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batang is 10 to 14, with 298 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 226 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 12.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 298 | 13.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 271 | 12.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 179 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 5.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 123 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 4.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.06% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.54% |
| Total | 2,231 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batang grew from 1,345 in 1990 to 2,281 in 2020, an increase of 936 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.47%, or an increase of 50 people, from the previous population of 2,231 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,345 | – | |
| 1,613 | 3.46% | |
| 1,893 | 3.49% | |
| 2,072 | 1.25% | |
| 2,178 | 1.83% | |
| 2,231 | 0.46% | |
| 2,281 | 0.47% |
Location
Batang is situated at approximately 12.6995, 124.0003, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.0 meters or 111.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batang 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.