Pocto, Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Hinatuan |
| Postal code | 8310 |
| Population (2020) | 969 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4209, 126.2806 (8° 25' North, 126° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Pocto is a barangay in the municipality of Hinatuan, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 969. This represented 2.21% of the total population of Hinatuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pocto in the 2015 Census was 1,031 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,330 | 257 | 5.18 | |
| 1,238 | 220 | 5.63 | |
| 1,406 | 241 | 5.83 | |
| 1,070 | 203 | 5.27 | |
| 1,115 | 215 | 5.19 | |
| 1,031 | 226 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pocto is 10 to 14, with 145 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 14.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 7.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 5.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 5.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 4.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 4.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.65% |
| Total | 1,031 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pocto fell from 1,330 in 1990 to 969 in 2020, a decrease of 361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.30%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 1,031 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,330 | – | |
| 1,238 | -1.33% | |
| 1,406 | 2.77% | |
| 1,070 | -3.70% | |
| 1,115 | 1.51% | |
| 1,031 | -1.48% | |
| 969 | -1.30% |
Location
Pocto is situated at approximately 8.4209, 126.2806, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pocto 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.