Poctol, Municipality of Pilar, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Pilar |
| Postal code | 4714 |
| Population (2020) | 1,256 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.0104, 123.6951 (13° 1' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.7 meters (189.3 feet) |
Poctol is a barangay in the municipality of Pilar, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,256. This represented 1.66% of the total population of Pilar.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poctol in the 2015 Census was 1,185 broken down into 233 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 824 | 132 | 6.24 | |
| 819 | 146 | 5.61 | |
| 865 | 167 | 5.18 | |
| 1,119 | 203 | 5.51 | |
| 1,106 | 211 | 5.24 | |
| 1,185 | 233 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poctol is 10 to 14, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 116 | 9.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 136 | 11.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 147 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 8.35% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 4.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 3.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,185 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poctol grew from 824 in 1990 to 1,256 in 2020, an increase of 432 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 71 people, from the previous population of 1,185 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 824 | – | |
| 819 | -0.11% | |
| 865 | 1.18% | |
| 1,119 | 3.61% | |
| 1,106 | -0.42% | |
| 1,185 | 1.32% | |
| 1,256 | 1.23% |
Location
Poctol is situated at approximately 13.0104, 123.6951, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.7 meters or 189.3 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.