Poropandan, Municipality of Matnog, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Matnog |
| Postal code | 4708 |
| Population (2020) | 910 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.5499, 124.0818 (12° 33' North, 124° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.9 meters (45.6 feet) |
Poropandan is a barangay in the municipality of Matnog, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 910. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Matnog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poropandan in the 2015 Census was 891 broken down into 166 households or an average of 5.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475 | 78 | 6.09 | |
| 540 | 100 | 5.40 | |
| 636 | 126 | 5.05 | |
| 722 | 130 | 5.55 | |
| 762 | 133 | 5.73 | |
| 891 | 166 | 5.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poropandan is 10 to 14, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 9.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 11.45% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 15.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 12.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 3.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 5.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.01% |
| Total | 891 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poropandan grew from 475 in 1990 to 910 in 2020, an increase of 435 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 891 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 475 | – | |
| 540 | 2.43% | |
| 636 | 3.57% | |
| 722 | 1.76% | |
| 762 | 1.98% | |
| 891 | 3.02% | |
| 910 | 0.45% |
Location
Poropandan is situated at approximately 12.5499, 124.0818, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.9 meters or 45.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poropandan 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.