Poblacion, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 1,471 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2141, 123.5144 (9° 13' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.4 meters (53.8 feet) |
Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,471. This represented 5.09% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,658 broken down into 335 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,069 | 206 | 5.19 | |
| 1,257 | 242 | 5.19 | |
| 1,251 | 271 | 4.62 | |
| 1,340 | 311 | 4.31 | |
| 1,580 | 332 | 4.76 | |
| 1,658 | 335 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion is 20 to 24, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 0.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 90 | 5.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 5.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 7.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 190 | 11.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 201 | 12.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 166 | 9.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 117 | 6.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 102 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 101 | 6.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 5.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 3.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.85% |
| 80 and over | 33 | 1.97% |
| Total | 1,673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion grew from 1,086 in 1990 to 1,471 in 2020, an increase of 385 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.67%, or a decrease of 202 people, from the previous population of 1,673 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,086 | – | |
| 1,280 | 3.13% | |
| 1,257 | -0.39% | |
| 1,357 | 1.06% | |
| 1,596 | 6.08% | |
| 1,673 | 0.90% | |
| 1,471 | -2.67% |
Location
Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.2141, 123.5144, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.4 meters or 53.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion 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.