Porotan, Municipality of Bayang, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Bayang |
| Postal code | 9309 |
| Population (2020) | 400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8018, 124.1885 (7° 48' North, 124° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 738.5 meters (2,422.9 feet) |
Porotan is a barangay in the municipality of Bayang, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 400. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Bayang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Porotan in the 2015 Census was 314 broken down into 58 households or an average of 5.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 38 | 6.84 | |
| 297 | 38 | 7.82 | |
| 316 | 49 | 6.45 | |
| 330 | 64 | 5.16 | |
| 255 | 50 | 5.10 | |
| 314 | 58 | 5.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Porotan is 1 to 4, with 94 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 65 to 69, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 4.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 29.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 6.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 16 | 5.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 11 | 3.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 5.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 12.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 10.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 6.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 2.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 1.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 314 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Porotan grew from 260 in 1990 to 400 in 2020, an increase of 140 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.23%, or an increase of 86 people, from the previous population of 314 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | – | |
| 297 | 2.52% | |
| 316 | 1.34% | |
| 330 | 0.60% | |
| 255 | -8.96% | |
| 314 | 4.04% | |
| 400 | 5.23% |
Location
Porotan is situated at approximately 7.8018, 124.1885. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 738.5 meters or 2,422.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Porotan 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.