Pontacon, Municipality of Initao, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Initao |
| Postal code | 9022 |
| Population (2020) | 606 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4593, 124.3083 (8° 28' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 117.8 meters (386.5 feet) |
Pontacon is a barangay in the municipality of Initao, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 606. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Initao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pontacon in the 2015 Census was 799 broken down into 209 households or an average of 3.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | 79 | 5.61 | |
| 422 | 87 | 4.85 | |
| 480 | 96 | 5.00 | |
| 487 | 96 | 5.07 | |
| 427 | 98 | 4.36 | |
| 799 | 209 | 3.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pontacon is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 12.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 11.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 6.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.38% |
| Total | 799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pontacon grew from 443 in 1990 to 606 in 2020, an increase of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.65%, or a decrease of 193 people, from the previous population of 799 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | – | |
| 422 | -0.91% | |
| 480 | 2.80% | |
| 487 | 0.20% | |
| 427 | -4.67% | |
| 799 | 12.67% | |
| 606 | -5.65% |
Location
Pontacon is situated at approximately 8.4593, 124.3083, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 117.8 meters or 386.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pontacon 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.