Garcia, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 6323 |
| Population (2020) | 702 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.9935, 124.3114 (9° 60' North, 124° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 85.5 meters (280.5 feet) |
Garcia is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 702. This represented 2.77% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Garcia in the 2015 Census was 619 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 531 | 88 | 6.03 | |
| 443 | 92 | 4.82 | |
| 593 | 112 | 5.29 | |
| 638 | 112 | 5.70 | |
| 646 | 130 | 4.97 | |
| 619 | 141 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Garcia is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 10.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 13.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 9.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 5.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 6.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.26% |
| Total | 619 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Garcia grew from 531 in 1990 to 702 in 2020, an increase of 171 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 83 people, from the previous population of 619 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 531 | – | |
| 443 | -3.34% | |
| 593 | 6.45% | |
| 638 | 1.01% | |
| 646 | 0.45% | |
| 619 | -0.81% | |
| 702 | 2.68% |
Location
Garcia is situated at approximately 9.9935, 124.3114, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 85.5 meters or 280.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Garcia 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.