Pooc, City of Talisay, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| City | Talisay |
| Postal code | 6045 |
| Population (2020) | 12,925 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.2383, 123.8242 (10° 14' North, 123° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Pooc is a barangay in the city of Talisay, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,925. This represented 4.91% of the total population of Talisay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pooc in the 2015 Census was 11,699 broken down into 2,322 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,292 | 737 | 5.82 | |
| 5,113 | 894 | 5.72 | |
| 5,976 | 1,239 | 4.82 | |
| 7,305 | 1,481 | 4.93 | |
| 8,912 | 1,820 | 4.90 | |
| 11,699 | 2,322 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pooc is 15 to 19, with 1,261 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 55 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 201 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 919 | 7.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,234 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,241 | 10.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,261 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,150 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,006 | 8.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 981 | 8.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 855 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 703 | 6.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 577 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 454 | 3.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 378 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 314 | 2.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 180 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 122 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 68 | 0.58% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 0.47% |
| Total | 11,699 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pooc grew from 4,292 in 1990 to 12,925 in 2020, an increase of 8,633 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.12%, or an increase of 1,226 people, from the previous population of 11,699 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,292 | – | |
| 5,113 | 3.33% | |
| 5,976 | 3.40% | |
| 7,305 | 2.81% | |
| 8,912 | 7.51% | |
| 11,699 | 5.32% | |
| 12,925 | 2.12% |
Location
Pooc is situated at approximately 10.2383, 123.8242, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pooc 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.