Botong, Municipality of Badiangan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Badiangan |
| Postal code | 5033 |
| Population (2020) | 1,405 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.0019, 122.4868 (11° 0' North, 122° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 127.3 meters (417.6 feet) |
Botong is a barangay in the municipality of Badiangan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,405. This represented 5.19% of the total population of Badiangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Botong in the 2015 Census was 1,461 broken down into 317 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,335 | 247 | 5.40 | |
| 1,248 | 234 | 5.33 | |
| 1,192 | 238 | 5.01 | |
| 1,169 | 254 | 4.60 | |
| 1,437 | 298 | 4.82 | |
| 1,461 | 317 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Botong is 20 to 24, with 153 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 7.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 9.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 138 | 9.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 120 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 153 | 10.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 9.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 114 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 64 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 2.46% |
| Total | 1,461 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botong grew from 1,335 in 1990 to 1,405 in 2020, an increase of 70 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.82%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 1,461 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,335 | – | |
| 1,248 | -1.25% | |
| 1,192 | -0.98% | |
| 1,169 | -0.27% | |
| 1,437 | 7.80% | |
| 1,461 | 0.32% | |
| 1,405 | -0.82% |
Location
Botong is situated at approximately 11.0019, 122.4868, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 127.3 meters or 417.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Botong 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.