Poscolon, Municipality of San Rafael, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | San Rafael |
| Postal code | 5039 |
| Population (2020) | 1,011 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1611, 122.8475 (11° 10' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 126.7 meters (415.7 feet) |
Poscolon is a barangay in the municipality of San Rafael, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,011. This represented 5.68% of the total population of San Rafael.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poscolon in the 2015 Census was 999 broken down into 231 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 660 | 125 | 5.28 | |
| 771 | 144 | 5.35 | |
| 796 | 145 | 5.49 | |
| 817 | 165 | 4.95 | |
| 914 | 186 | 4.91 | |
| 999 | 231 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poscolon is 5 to 9, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 12.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 104 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 7.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 97 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 69 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 3.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 3.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.60% |
| Total | 999 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poscolon grew from 660 in 1990 to 1,011 in 2020, an increase of 351 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.25%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 999 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 660 | – | |
| 771 | 2.95% | |
| 796 | 0.69% | |
| 817 | 0.36% | |
| 914 | 4.17% | |
| 999 | 1.71% | |
| 1,011 | 0.25% |
Location
Poscolon is situated at approximately 11.1611, 122.8475, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 126.7 meters or 415.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poscolon 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.