Ponong, 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) | 302 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2679, 123.6158 (9° 16' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.6 meters (451.4 feet) |
Ponong is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 302. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponong in the 2015 Census was 274 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | 60 | 4.18 | |
| 243 | 61 | 3.98 | |
| 250 | 60 | 4.17 | |
| 254 | 57 | 4.46 | |
| 266 | 57 | 4.67 | |
| 274 | 65 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponong is 10 to 14, with 32 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 6.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 19 | 6.93% |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 11.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 26 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 9 | 3.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 6.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 10.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 6.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 9 | 3.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 4.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 2.92% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 4.01% |
| Total | 274 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponong grew from 251 in 1990 to 302 in 2020, an increase of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.07%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 274 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | – | |
| 243 | -0.60% | |
| 250 | 0.61% | |
| 254 | 0.22% | |
| 266 | 1.69% | |
| 274 | 0.57% | |
| 302 | 2.07% |
Location
Ponong is situated at approximately 9.2679, 123.6158, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.6 meters or 451.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ponong 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.