Faraon, Municipality of Jagna, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Jagna |
| Postal code | 6332 |
| Population (2020) | 560 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6395, 124.3379 (9° 38' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 174.5 meters (572.5 feet) |
Faraon is a barangay in the municipality of Jagna, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 560. This represented 1.56% of the total population of Jagna.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Faraon in the 2015 Census was 581 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 | 91 | 4.71 | |
| 434 | 92 | 4.72 | |
| 489 | 104 | 4.70 | |
| 525 | 115 | 4.57 | |
| 547 | 119 | 4.60 | |
| 581 | 132 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Faraon is 15 to 19, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 3.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 7.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 13.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 4.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 4.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 7.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 9.12% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 6.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 3.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 3.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.89% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 2.75% |
| Total | 581 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Faraon grew from 429 in 1990 to 560 in 2020, an increase of 131 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.77%, or a decrease of 21 people, from the previous population of 581 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 429 | – | |
| 434 | 0.22% | |
| 489 | 2.59% | |
| 525 | 0.98% | |
| 547 | 1.51% | |
| 581 | 1.15% | |
| 560 | -0.77% |
Location
Faraon is situated at approximately 9.6395, 124.3379, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 174.5 meters or 572.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Faraon 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.