Namocon, Municipality of Tigbauan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Tigbauan |
| Postal code | 5021 |
| Population (2020) | 2,496 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.6726, 122.3892 (10° 40' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) |
Namocon is a barangay in the municipality of Tigbauan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,496. This represented 3.83% of the total population of Tigbauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Namocon in the 2015 Census was 2,331 broken down into 511 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | 258 | 5.58 | |
| 1,722 | 318 | 5.42 | |
| 1,807 | 350 | 5.16 | |
| 2,128 | 445 | 4.78 | |
| 2,193 | 440 | 4.98 | |
| 2,331 | 511 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Namocon is 5 to 9, with 233 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 29 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 209 | 8.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 217 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 200 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 217 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 167 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 146 | 6.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 5.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 114 | 4.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 73 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.29% |
| Total | 2,331 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Namocon grew from 1,440 in 1990 to 2,496 in 2020, an increase of 1,056 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 165 people, from the previous population of 2,331 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | – | |
| 1,722 | 3.41% | |
| 1,807 | 1.04% | |
| 2,128 | 2.28% | |
| 2,193 | 1.10% | |
| 2,331 | 1.17% | |
| 2,496 | 1.45% |
Location
Namocon is situated at approximately 10.6726, 122.3892, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.5 meters or 14.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Namocon 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.