Pisong A, Municipality of Maria, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Maria |
| Postal code | 6229 |
| Population (2020) | 366 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2008, 123.6394 (9° 12' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 101.4 meters (332.7 feet) |
Pisong A is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 366. This represented 2.54% of the total population of Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pisong A in the 2015 Census was 329 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 68 | 4.25 | |
| 299 | 70 | 4.27 | |
| 298 | 64 | 4.66 | |
| 310 | 67 | 4.63 | |
| 292 | 62 | 4.71 | |
| 329 | 75 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pisong A is 5 to 9, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 6.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 12.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 31 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 29 | 8.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 6.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 10.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 8.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 3.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 3.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 6.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 6.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 4.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 3.04% |
| Total | 329 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pisong A grew from 289 in 1990 to 366 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.27%, or an increase of 37 people, from the previous population of 329 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 289 | – | |
| 299 | 0.64% | |
| 298 | -0.07% | |
| 310 | 0.55% | |
| 292 | -2.15% | |
| 329 | 2.30% | |
| 366 | 2.27% |
Location
Pisong A is situated at approximately 9.2008, 123.6394, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 101.4 meters or 332.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pisong A 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.