Poblacion West, Municipality of Oton, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Oton |
| Postal code | 5020 |
| Population (2020) | 3,122 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6949, 122.4732 (10° 42' North, 122° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.0 meters (19.7 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Oton, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,122. This represented 3.17% of the total population of Oton.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 3,218 broken down into 737 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,131 | 589 | 5.32 | |
| 3,123 | 602 | 5.19 | |
| 3,014 | 606 | 4.97 | |
| 3,211 | 664 | 4.84 | |
| 3,230 | 702 | 4.60 | |
| 3,218 | 737 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 20 to 24, with 303 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 38 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 183 | 5.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 265 | 8.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 242 | 7.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 286 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 303 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 255 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 243 | 7.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 190 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 168 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 192 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 198 | 6.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 185 | 5.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 150 | 4.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 123 | 3.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 65 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 67 | 2.07% |
| 80 and over | 76 | 2.35% |
| Total | 3,229 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West fell from 3,140 in 1990 to 3,122 in 2020, a decrease of 18 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.71%, or a decrease of 107 people, from the previous population of 3,229 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,140 | – | |
| 3,131 | -0.05% | |
| 3,023 | -0.75% | |
| 3,218 | 0.87% | |
| 3,233 | 0.17% | |
| 3,229 | -0.02% | |
| 3,122 | -0.71% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 10.6949, 122.4732, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.0 meters or 19.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion West 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.