Pook, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Kalibo |
| Postal code | 5600 |
| Population (2020) | 6,315 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6900, 122.3810 (11° 41' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Pook is a barangay in the municipality of Kalibo, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,315. This represented 7.09% of the total population of Kalibo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pook in the 2015 Census was 5,740 broken down into 1,304 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | 590 | 5.35 | |
| 3,552 | 674 | 5.27 | |
| 4,244 | 835 | 5.08 | |
| 4,827 | 981 | 4.92 | |
| 5,001 | 1,112 | 4.50 | |
| 5,740 | 1,304 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pook is 5 to 9, with 580 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 65 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 114 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 449 | 7.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 580 | 10.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 529 | 9.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 540 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 531 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 477 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 456 | 7.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 408 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 297 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 321 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 257 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 217 | 3.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 170 | 2.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 161 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 95 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 65 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 77 | 1.34% |
| Total | 5,744 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pook grew from 3,157 in 1990 to 6,315 in 2020, an increase of 3,158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.01%, or an increase of 571 people, from the previous population of 5,744 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | – | |
| 3,552 | 2.23% | |
| 4,249 | 3.92% | |
| 4,837 | 1.80% | |
| 5,010 | 1.29% | |
| 5,744 | 2.64% | |
| 6,315 | 2.01% |
Location
Pook is situated at approximately 11.6900, 122.3810, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pook 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.