Atop‑atop, Municipality of Bantayan, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Bantayan |
| Postal code | 6052 |
| Population (2020) | 3,671 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bantayan |
| Coordinates | 11.2349, 123.7581 (11° 14' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Atop‑atop is a barangay in the municipality of Bantayan, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,671. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Bantayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Atop-atop in the 2015 Census was 3,187 broken down into 711 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,468 | 414 | 5.96 | |
| 2,290 | 426 | 5.38 | |
| 2,559 | 476 | 5.38 | |
| 2,814 | 557 | 5.05 | |
| 2,718 | 580 | 4.69 | |
| 3,187 | 711 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Atop-atop is 5 to 9, with 438 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 309 | 9.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 438 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 413 | 12.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 334 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 212 | 6.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 194 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 171 | 5.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 4.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 160 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 119 | 3.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 116 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 93 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 2.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.85% |
| Total | 3,187 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Atop-atop grew from 2,468 in 1990 to 3,671 in 2020, an increase of 1,203 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.02%, or an increase of 484 people, from the previous population of 3,187 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,468 | – | |
| 2,290 | -1.39% | |
| 2,559 | 2.41% | |
| 2,814 | 1.32% | |
| 2,718 | -1.26% | |
| 3,187 | 3.08% | |
| 3,671 | 3.02% |
Location
Atop‑atop is situated at approximately 11.2349, 123.7581, in the island of . Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Atop‑atop 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.