Bato, Municipality of Maripipi, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Maripipi |
| Postal code | 6546 |
| Population (2020) | 538 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Maripipi |
| Coordinates | 11.7953, 124.3360 (11° 48' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 260.8 meters (855.6 feet) |
Bato is a barangay in the municipality of Maripipi, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 538. This represented 8.44% of the total population of Maripipi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bato in the 2015 Census was 576 broken down into 127 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 570 | 103 | 5.53 | |
| 586 | 117 | 5.01 | |
| 605 | 112 | 5.40 | |
| 476 | 101 | 4.71 | |
| 507 | 110 | 4.61 | |
| 576 | 127 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bato is 5 to 9, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 10.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 8.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 7.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 9.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 5.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 3.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 5.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 2.43% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.43% |
| Total | 576 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bato fell from 570 in 1990 to 538 in 2020, a decrease of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.43%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 576 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 570 | – | |
| 586 | 0.52% | |
| 605 | 0.69% | |
| 476 | -3.25% | |
| 507 | 2.32% | |
| 576 | 2.46% | |
| 538 | -1.43% |
Location
Bato is situated at approximately 11.7953, 124.3360, in the island of Maripipi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 260.8 meters or 855.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bato 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.