Pusok, City of Lapu-Lapu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Lapu-Lapu |
| Postal code | 6015 |
| Population (2020) | 32,791 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mactan |
| Coordinates | 10.3246, 123.9744 (10° 19' North, 123° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) |
Pusok is a barangay in the city of Lapu-Lapu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 32,791. This represented 6.59% of the total population of Lapu-Lapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pusok in the 2015 Census was 28,810 broken down into 8,927 households or an average of 3.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,461 | 2,329 | 5.35 | |
| 17,079 | 3,500 | 4.88 | |
| 22,482 | 5,092 | 4.42 | |
| 26,647 | 6,710 | 3.97 | |
| 26,541 | 6,685 | 3.97 | |
| 28,810 | 8,927 | 3.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pusok is 20 to 24, with 4,553 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 76 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 772 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,387 | 8.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,429 | 8.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,023 | 7.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,500 | 8.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,553 | 15.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,232 | 14.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,681 | 9.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,003 | 6.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,488 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,117 | 3.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 812 | 2.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 717 | 2.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 467 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 321 | 1.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 142 | 0.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 90 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 76 | 0.26% |
| Total | 28,810 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pusok grew from 12,526 in 1990 to 32,791 in 2020, an increase of 20,265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 3,981 people, from the previous population of 28,810 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,526 | – | |
| 17,253 | 6.18% | |
| 23,051 | 6.41% | |
| 26,647 | 2.02% | |
| 26,568 | -0.11% | |
| 28,810 | 1.55% | |
| 32,791 | 2.76% |
Location
Pusok is situated at approximately 10.3246, 123.9744, in the island of Mactan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.2 meters or 36.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pusok 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.