Posadas, 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) | 977 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.2787, 123.0266 (11° 17' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.1 meters (131.6 feet) |
Posadas is a barangay in the municipality of Sara, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 977. This represented 1.79% of the total population of Sara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Posadas in the 2015 Census was 975 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.26 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 672 | 124 | 5.42 | |
| 625 | 125 | 5.00 | |
| 681 | 137 | 4.97 | |
| 806 | 167 | 4.83 | |
| 813 | 178 | 4.57 | |
| 975 | 229 | 4.26 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Posadas is 10 to 14, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 118 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 125 | 12.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 65 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 7.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.82% |
| Total | 975 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Posadas grew from 672 in 1990 to 977 in 2020, an increase of 305 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.04%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 975 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 672 | – | |
| 625 | -1.35% | |
| 681 | 1.86% | |
| 806 | 2.35% | |
| 813 | 0.32% | |
| 975 | 3.52% | |
| 977 | 0.04% |
Location
Posadas is situated at approximately 11.2787, 123.0266, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.1 meters or 131.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Posadas 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.