Bato, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 1,853 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9926, 124.0993 (12° 60' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 35.0 meters (114.8 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,853. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,756 broken down into 354 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,008 | 186 | 5.42 | |
| 1,243 | 241 | 5.16 | |
| 1,548 | 276 | 5.61 | |
| 1,616 | 302 | 5.35 | |
| 1,682 | 317 | 5.31 | |
| 1,756 | 354 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 10 to 14, with 247 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 178 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 197 | 11.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 247 | 14.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 236 | 13.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 5.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 87 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,756 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 1,008 in 1990 to 1,853 in 2020, an increase of 845 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 97 people, from the previous population of 1,756 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,008 | – | |
| 1,243 | 4.00% | |
| 1,548 | 4.82% | |
| 1,616 | 0.59% | |
| 1,682 | 1.47% | |
| 1,756 | 0.82% | |
| 1,853 | 1.14% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 12.9926, 124.0993, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 35.0 meters or 114.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.