Polopantao, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9880, 123.2025 (9° 59' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.3 feet) |
Polopantao is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,411. This represented 4.37% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Polopantao in the 2015 Census was 1,280 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 764 | 161 | 4.75 | |
| 877 | 181 | 4.85 | |
| 963 | 197 | 4.89 | |
| 1,120 | 240 | 4.67 | |
| 1,307 | 271 | 4.82 | |
| 1,280 | 292 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Polopantao is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 7.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 10.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 130 | 10.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 117 | 9.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 7.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 8.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 95 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 66 | 5.16% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 4.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 3.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.41% |
| Total | 1,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Polopantao grew from 764 in 1990 to 1,411 in 2020, an increase of 647 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 131 people, from the previous population of 1,280 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 764 | – | |
| 877 | 2.62% | |
| 963 | 2.03% | |
| 1,120 | 2.10% | |
| 1,307 | 5.78% | |
| 1,280 | -0.40% | |
| 1,411 | 2.07% |
Location
Polopantao is situated at approximately 9.9880, 123.2025, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Polopantao 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.