Punong, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 247 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9015, 122.3941 (10° 54' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 121.0 meters (397.0 feet) |
Punong is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 247. This represented 0.64% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Punong in the 2015 Census was 252 broken down into 48 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 37 | 5.41 | |
| 216 | 41 | 5.27 | |
| 207 | 39 | 5.31 | |
| 212 | 42 | 5.05 | |
| 220 | 45 | 4.89 | |
| 252 | 48 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Punong is 10 to 14, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 10.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 12.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 9.92% |
| 20 to 24 | 19 | 7.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 6.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 13 | 5.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 6.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 10 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 2.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.19% |
| Total | 252 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Punong grew from 200 in 1990 to 247 in 2020, an increase of 47 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 5 people, from the previous population of 252 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | – | |
| 216 | 1.45% | |
| 207 | -0.91% | |
| 212 | 0.33% | |
| 220 | 1.36% | |
| 252 | 2.62% | |
| 247 | -0.42% |
Location
Punong is situated at approximately 10.9015, 122.3941, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 121.0 meters or 397.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Punong 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.