Puis, Municipality of New Washington, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | New Washington |
| Postal code | 5610 |
| Population (2020) | 2,661 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.6659, 122.3754 (11° 40' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.2 meters (43.3 feet) |
Puis is a barangay in the municipality of New Washington, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,661. This represented 5.55% of the total population of New Washington.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puis in the 2015 Census was 2,675 broken down into 651 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,838 | 337 | 5.45 | |
| 1,826 | 337 | 5.42 | |
| 1,855 | 362 | 5.12 | |
| 2,114 | 439 | 4.82 | |
| 2,354 | 560 | 4.20 | |
| 2,675 | 651 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puis is 10 to 14, with 272 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.94% |
| 1 to 4 | 211 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 253 | 9.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 272 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 267 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 222 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 232 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 173 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 180 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 141 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 157 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 122 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 104 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 3.36% |
| 65 to 69 | 68 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 60 | 2.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.23% |
| Total | 2,675 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puis grew from 1,838 in 1990 to 2,661 in 2020, an increase of 823 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.11%, or a decrease of 14 people, from the previous population of 2,675 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,838 | – | |
| 1,826 | -0.12% | |
| 1,855 | 0.34% | |
| 2,114 | 1.82% | |
| 2,360 | 4.09% | |
| 2,675 | 2.41% | |
| 2,661 | -0.11% |
Location
Puis is situated at approximately 11.6659, 122.3754, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.2 meters or 43.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puis 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.