Nanga, Municipality of Pototan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Pototan |
| Postal code | 5008 |
| Population (2020) | 2,920 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8718, 122.6502 (10° 52' North, 122° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Nanga is a barangay in the municipality of Pototan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,920. This represented 3.73% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nanga in the 2015 Census was 1,478 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,128 | 207 | 5.45 | |
| 1,157 | 207 | 5.59 | |
| 1,149 | 225 | 5.11 | |
| 1,284 | 268 | 4.79 | |
| 1,611 | 339 | 4.75 | |
| 1,478 | 311 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nanga is 25 to 29, with 223 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 100 | 4.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 7.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 6.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 7.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 223 | 10.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 208 | 9.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 210 | 9.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 187 | 8.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 6.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 133 | 6.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.10% |
| Total | 2,180 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nanga grew from 1,128 in 1990 to 2,920 in 2020, an increase of 1,792 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.34%, or an increase of 740 people, from the previous population of 2,180 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,128 | – | |
| 1,157 | 0.48% | |
| 1,149 | -0.15% | |
| 2,185 | 9.27% | |
| 2,221 | 0.60% | |
| 2,180 | -0.35% | |
| 2,920 | 6.34% |
Location
Nanga is situated at approximately 10.8718, 122.6502, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nanga 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.