Po‑o, Municipality of Lazi, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Lazi |
| Postal code | 6228 |
| Population (2020) | 746 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1605, 123.6143 (9° 10' North, 123° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 133.8 meters (439.0 feet) |
Po‑o is a barangay in the municipality of Lazi, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 746. This represented 3.32% of the total population of Lazi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Po-o in the 2015 Census was 694 broken down into 180 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 712 | 140 | 5.09 | |
| 659 | 134 | 4.92 | |
| 742 | 145 | 5.12 | |
| 631 | 160 | 3.94 | |
| 711 | 170 | 4.18 | |
| 694 | 180 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Po-o is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 6.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 8.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 9.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 6.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 7.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 5.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 7.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 5.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 4.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 4.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 2.98% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 2.56% |
| Total | 704 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Po-o grew from 712 in 1990 to 746 in 2020, an increase of 34 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.23%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 704 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 712 | – | |
| 659 | -1.44% | |
| 742 | 2.58% | |
| 631 | -2.21% | |
| 711 | 4.44% | |
| 704 | -0.19% | |
| 746 | 1.23% |
Location
Po‑o is situated at approximately 9.1605, 123.6143, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 133.8 meters or 439.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Po‑o 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.