Puntian, Municipality of Sumilao, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Sumilao |
| Postal code | 8701 |
| Population (2020) | 1,642 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.2799, 124.8999 (8° 17' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 784.9 meters (2,575.1 feet) |
Puntian is a barangay in the municipality of Sumilao, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,642. This represented 5.56% of the total population of Sumilao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puntian in the 2015 Census was 1,486 broken down into 320 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 959 | 177 | 5.42 | |
| 1,114 | 211 | 5.28 | |
| 817 | 150 | 5.45 | |
| 1,284 | 269 | 4.77 | |
| 1,467 | 306 | 4.79 | |
| 1,486 | 320 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puntian is 5 to 9, with 211 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 157 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 13.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 10.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 146 | 9.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 140 | 8.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 7.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,566 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puntian grew from 959 in 1990 to 1,642 in 2020, an increase of 683 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,566 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 959 | – | |
| 1,114 | 2.85% | |
| 817 | -6.43% | |
| 1,341 | 7.07% | |
| 1,575 | 6.03% | |
| 1,566 | -0.11% | |
| 1,642 | 1.00% |
Location
Puntian is situated at approximately 8.2799, 124.8999, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 784.9 meters or 2,575.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puntian 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.