Mojon, Municipality of Belison, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Belison |
| Postal code | 5701 |
| Population (2020) | 637 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8303, 121.9804 (10° 50' North, 121° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.0 meters (78.7 feet) |
Mojon is a barangay in the municipality of Belison, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 637. This represented 4.51% of the total population of Belison.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mojon in the 2015 Census was 461 broken down into 116 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 90 | 4.32 | |
| 310 | 73 | 4.25 | |
| 428 | 87 | 4.92 | |
| 420 | 97 | 4.33 | |
| 410 | 94 | 4.36 | |
| 461 | 116 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Mojon are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 44 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 | 7 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 9.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 8.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 9.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 6.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 6.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 4.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.30% |
| Total | 461 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mojon grew from 389 in 1990 to 637 in 2020, an increase of 248 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.04%, or an increase of 176 people, from the previous population of 461 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 389 | – | |
| 310 | -4.16% | |
| 428 | 7.16% | |
| 420 | -0.26% | |
| 410 | -0.87% | |
| 461 | 2.26% | |
| 637 | 7.04% |
Location
Mojon is situated at approximately 10.8303, 121.9804, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.0 meters or 78.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mojon 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.