Botongon, Municipality of Estancia, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Estancia |
| Postal code | 5017 |
| Population (2020) | 5,076 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4461, 123.1518 (11° 27' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.1 meters (33.1 feet) |
Botongon is a barangay in the municipality of Estancia, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,076. This represented 9.54% of the total population of Estancia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Botongon in the 2015 Census was 4,703 broken down into 1,045 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,767 | 519 | 5.33 | |
| 3,430 | 660 | 5.20 | |
| 4,263 | 829 | 5.14 | |
| 4,126 | 810 | 5.09 | |
| 4,323 | 895 | 4.83 | |
| 4,703 | 1,045 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Botongon is 10 to 14, with 553 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 101 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 408 | 8.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 535 | 11.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 553 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 519 | 11.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 444 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 365 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 291 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 290 | 6.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 239 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 248 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 245 | 5.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 154 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 126 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.66% |
| Total | 4,703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Botongon grew from 2,767 in 1990 to 5,076 in 2020, an increase of 2,309 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 373 people, from the previous population of 4,703 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,767 | – | |
| 3,430 | 4.11% | |
| 4,263 | 4.77% | |
| 4,126 | -0.45% | |
| 4,353 | 1.97% | |
| 4,703 | 1.48% | |
| 5,076 | 1.62% |
Location
Botongon is situated at approximately 11.4461, 123.1518, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.1 meters or 33.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Botongon 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.