Bontod, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 571 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2416, 123.5957 (9° 14' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 65.6 meters (215.2 feet) |
Bontod is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 571. This represented 3.95% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bontod in the 2015 Census was 488 broken down into 112 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | 65 | 5.31 | |
| 425 | 84 | 5.06 | |
| 504 | 102 | 4.94 | |
| 506 | 101 | 5.01 | |
| 532 | 124 | 4.29 | |
| 488 | 112 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bontod is 5 to 9, with 49 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 7.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 10.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 7.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 45 | 9.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 9.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 9.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.73% |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 5.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 6.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.43% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.64% |
| Total | 489 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bontod grew from 345 in 1990 to 571 in 2020, an increase of 226 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.32%, or an increase of 82 people, from the previous population of 489 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | – | |
| 425 | 3.98% | |
| 504 | 3.72% | |
| 506 | 0.05% | |
| 532 | 1.84% | |
| 489 | -1.59% | |
| 571 | 3.32% |
Location
Bontod is situated at approximately 9.2416, 123.5957, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 65.6 meters or 215.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bontod 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.