Pondol, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loon |
| Postal code | 6327 |
| Population (2020) | 1,721 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8649, 123.8443 (9° 52' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Pondol is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,721. This represented 3.89% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pondol in the 2015 Census was 1,593 broken down into 341 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | 183 | 5.07 | |
| 940 | 201 | 4.68 | |
| 1,324 | 241 | 5.49 | |
| 1,470 | 273 | 5.38 | |
| 1,476 | 304 | 4.86 | |
| 1,593 | 341 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pondol is 20 to 24, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 154 | 9.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 8.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 136 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 168 | 10.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 132 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 74 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.57% |
| Total | 1,593 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pondol grew from 928 in 1990 to 1,721 in 2020, an increase of 793 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.64%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 1,593 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 928 | – | |
| 940 | 0.24% | |
| 1,324 | 7.62% | |
| 1,470 | 1.45% | |
| 1,476 | 0.15% | |
| 1,593 | 1.46% | |
| 1,721 | 1.64% |
Location
Pondol is situated at approximately 9.8649, 123.8443, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pondol 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.