Bato, City of Roxas, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| City | Roxas City |
| Postal code | 5800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,348 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5670, 122.7776 (11° 34' North, 122° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in Roxas City, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,348. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Roxas City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 2,363 broken down into 550 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 652 | 115 | 5.67 | |
| 669 | 134 | 4.99 | |
| 875 | 173 | 5.06 | |
| 1,540 | 334 | 4.61 | |
| 1,668 | 372 | 4.48 | |
| 2,363 | 550 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 10 to 14, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 262 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 252 | 10.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 190 | 8.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 6.81% |
| 30 to 34 | 169 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 175 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 179 | 7.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 113 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.59% |
| Total | 2,363 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 652 in 1990 to 2,348 in 2020, an increase of 1,696 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 15 people, from the previous population of 2,363 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 652 | – | |
| 671 | 0.54% | |
| 875 | 5.86% | |
| 1,540 | 8.11% | |
| 1,668 | 2.95% | |
| 2,363 | 6.86% | |
| 2,348 | -0.13% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.5670, 122.7776, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.