Pongtod, Municipality of San Agustin, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | San Agustin |
| Postal code | 8305 |
| Population (2020) | 1,557 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.7646, 126.2389 (8° 46' North, 126° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Pongtod is a barangay in the municipality of San Agustin, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,557. This represented 6.81% of the total population of San Agustin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pongtod in the 2015 Census was 1,462 broken down into 310 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 768 | 133 | 5.77 | |
| 1,028 | 166 | 6.19 | |
| 964 | 192 | 5.02 | |
| 1,227 | 222 | 5.53 | |
| 1,286 | 239 | 5.38 | |
| 1,462 | 310 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pongtod is 15 to 19, with 164 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 149 | 10.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 163 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 86 | 5.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.75% |
| Total | 1,462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pongtod grew from 768 in 1990 to 1,557 in 2020, an increase of 789 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.33%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,462 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 768 | – | |
| 1,028 | 5.61% | |
| 964 | -1.37% | |
| 1,227 | 3.38% | |
| 1,286 | 1.72% | |
| 1,462 | 2.47% | |
| 1,557 | 1.33% |
Location
Pongtod is situated at approximately 8.7646, 126.2389, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pongtod 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.