Pontoc, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 5043 |
| Population (2020) | 1,527 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2497, 122.9349 (11° 15' North, 122° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 96.9 meters (317.9 feet) |
Pontoc is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,527. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pontoc in the 2015 Census was 1,582 broken down into 396 households or an average of 3.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | 168 | 5.36 | |
| 1,027 | 208 | 4.94 | |
| 1,156 | 224 | 5.16 | |
| 1,179 | 253 | 4.66 | |
| 1,267 | 269 | 4.71 | |
| 1,582 | 396 | 3.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pontoc is 15 to 19, with 175 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 | 34 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 143 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 137 | 8.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 11.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 8.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 6.69% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 65 | 4.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 98 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 4.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.20% |
| Total | 1,584 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pontoc grew from 901 in 1990 to 1,527 in 2020, an increase of 626 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.77%, or a decrease of 57 people, from the previous population of 1,584 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | – | |
| 1,027 | 2.48% | |
| 1,156 | 2.57% | |
| 1,179 | 0.27% | |
| 1,267 | 2.65% | |
| 1,584 | 4.34% | |
| 1,527 | -0.77% |
Location
Pontoc is situated at approximately 11.2497, 122.9349, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 96.9 meters or 317.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pontoc 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.