Polot‑an, 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) | 1,758 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9219, 122.6666 (10° 55' North, 122° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.6 meters (51.2 feet) |
Polot‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Pototan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,758. This represented 2.25% of the total population of Pototan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Polot-an in the 2015 Census was 1,348 broken down into 319 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 973 | 187 | 5.20 | |
| 1,121 | 220 | 5.10 | |
| 1,316 | 260 | 5.06 | |
| 1,311 | 265 | 4.95 | |
| 1,321 | 290 | 4.56 | |
| 1,348 | 319 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polot-an is 5 to 9, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 7.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 9.79% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 8.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 121 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 102 | 7.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 6.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 3.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.04% |
| Total | 1,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polot-an grew from 973 in 1990 to 1,758 in 2020, an increase of 785 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.75%, or an increase of 410 people, from the previous population of 1,348 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 973 | – | |
| 1,121 | 2.69% | |
| 1,319 | 3.55% | |
| 1,311 | -0.08% | |
| 1,321 | 0.28% | |
| 1,348 | 0.39% | |
| 1,758 | 5.75% |
Location
Polot‑an is situated at approximately 10.9219, 122.6666, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Polot‑an 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.