Bobon, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 557 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8951, 122.2973 (10° 54' North, 122° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 520.8 meters (1,708.6 feet) |
Bobon is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 557. This represented 1.07% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bobon in the 2015 Census was 544 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.99 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366 | 58 | 6.31 | |
| 445 | 68 | 6.54 | |
| 464 | 77 | 6.03 | |
| 447 | 85 | 5.26 | |
| 542 | 93 | 5.83 | |
| 544 | 109 | 4.99 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bobon is 10 to 14, with 70 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 10.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 70 | 12.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 9.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 6.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.47% |
| Total | 544 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bobon grew from 366 in 1990 to 557 in 2020, an increase of 191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 544 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 366 | – | |
| 445 | 3.73% | |
| 464 | 0.90% | |
| 447 | -0.51% | |
| 542 | 7.27% | |
| 544 | 0.07% | |
| 557 | 0.50% |
Location
Bobon is situated at approximately 10.8951, 122.2973, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 520.8 meters or 1,708.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bobon 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.