Bato, Municipality of Sindangan, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sindangan |
| Postal code | 7112 |
| Population (2020) | 1,177 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.1240, 123.0324 (8° 7' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 155.3 meters (509.5 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Sindangan, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,177. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Sindangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 1,429 broken down into 258 households or an average of 5.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | 157 | 5.41 | |
| 1,005 | 200 | 5.03 | |
| 1,378 | 237 | 5.81 | |
| 1,271 | 220 | 5.78 | |
| 1,433 | 265 | 5.41 | |
| 1,429 | 258 | 5.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 244 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 176 | 12.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 244 | 17.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 14.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 8.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 89 | 6.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 4.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 55 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 2.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 2.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.56% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.42% |
| Total | 1,429 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 850 in 1990 to 1,177 in 2020, an increase of 327 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.00%, or a decrease of 252 people, from the previous population of 1,429 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | – | |
| 1,005 | 3.19% | |
| 1,378 | 7.00% | |
| 1,271 | -1.11% | |
| 1,433 | 4.46% | |
| 1,429 | -0.05% | |
| 1,177 | -4.00% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 8.1240, 123.0324, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 155.3 meters or 509.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Maras, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Benigno Aquino Jr., Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Dagohoy, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Tinaplan, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Titik, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Calubian, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Bucana, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Caluan, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Inuman, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
- Upper Inuman, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.