Poblacion Occidental, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Postal code | 6306 |
| Population (2020) | 1,449 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6098, 124.2074 (9° 37' North, 124° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.7 meters (28.5 feet) |
Poblacion Occidental is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,449. This represented 5.10% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion Occidental in the 2015 Census was 1,503 broken down into 310 households or an average of 4.85 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | 228 | 5.71 | |
| 1,255 | 233 | 5.39 | |
| 1,407 | 256 | 5.50 | |
| 1,450 | 293 | 4.95 | |
| 1,496 | 306 | 4.89 | |
| 1,503 | 310 | 4.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion Occidental is 15 to 19, with 149 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 23 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 1.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 5.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 128 | 8.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 124 | 8.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 149 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 117 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 105 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 7.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 4.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 53 | 3.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 2.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 38 | 2.52% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 2.85% |
| Total | 1,508 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion Occidental grew from 1,311 in 1990 to 1,449 in 2020, an increase of 138 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.84%, or a decrease of 59 people, from the previous population of 1,508 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,311 | – | |
| 1,255 | -0.81% | |
| 1,412 | 2.56% | |
| 1,450 | 0.37% | |
| 1,496 | 1.14% | |
| 1,508 | 0.15% | |
| 1,449 | -0.84% |
Location
Poblacion Occidental is situated at approximately 9.6098, 124.2074, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.7 meters or 28.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion Occidental 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.