Hipona, Municipality of Pontevedra, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Pontevedra |
| Postal code | 5802 |
| Population (2020) | 2,669 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4178, 122.8794 (11° 25' North, 122° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Hipona is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,669. This represented 5.37% of the total population of Pontevedra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Hipona in the 2015 Census was 2,546 broken down into 626 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,215 | 390 | 5.68 | |
| 2,520 | 444 | 5.68 | |
| 2,247 | 481 | 4.67 | |
| 2,501 | 531 | 4.71 | |
| 2,503 | 605 | 4.14 | |
| 2,546 | 626 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Hipona is 15 to 19, with 267 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 194 | 7.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 254 | 9.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 263 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 267 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 221 | 8.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 167 | 6.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 187 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 175 | 6.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 165 | 6.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 54 | 2.12% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.98% |
| Total | 2,546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Hipona grew from 2,215 in 1990 to 2,669 in 2020, an increase of 454 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.00%, or an increase of 123 people, from the previous population of 2,546 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,215 | – | |
| 2,523 | 2.47% | |
| 2,247 | -2.45% | |
| 2,506 | 1.52% | |
| 2,511 | 0.07% | |
| 2,546 | 0.26% | |
| 2,669 | 1.00% |
Location
Hipona is situated at approximately 11.4178, 122.8794, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Hipona 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.