Bato, Municipality of Sara, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Sara |
| Postal code | 5014 |
| Population (2020) | 784 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2776, 123.0088 (11° 17' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.1 meters (134.8 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Sara, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 784. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Sara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 771 broken down into 189 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 669 | 130 | 5.15 | |
| 607 | 123 | 4.93 | |
| 594 | 132 | 4.50 | |
| 590 | 129 | 4.57 | |
| 693 | 166 | 4.17 | |
| 771 | 189 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 9.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 6.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 6.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.04% |
| Total | 771 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato grew from 669 in 1990 to 784 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 13 people, from the previous population of 771 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 669 | – | |
| 607 | -1.81% | |
| 594 | -0.46% | |
| 590 | -0.09% | |
| 693 | 6.03% | |
| 771 | 2.05% | |
| 784 | 0.35% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.2776, 123.0088, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.1 meters or 134.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.