Ponong, Municipality of Bato, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Bato |
| Postal code | 6525 |
| Population (2020) | 2,253 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3161, 124.7918 (10° 19' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Ponong is a barangay in the municipality of Bato, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,253. This represented 5.85% of the total population of Bato.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ponong in the 2015 Census was 2,142 broken down into 470 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,198 | 222 | 5.40 | |
| 1,341 | 268 | 5.00 | |
| 1,655 | 322 | 5.14 | |
| 1,747 | 380 | 4.60 | |
| 1,987 | 426 | 4.66 | |
| 2,142 | 470 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ponong is 5 to 9, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 209 | 9.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 11.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 234 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 204 | 9.52% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 161 | 7.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 135 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 106 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 75 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 32 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ponong grew from 1,198 in 1990 to 2,253 in 2020, an increase of 1,055 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.07%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 2,142 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,198 | – | |
| 1,341 | 2.13% | |
| 1,655 | 4.61% | |
| 1,747 | 0.75% | |
| 1,987 | 4.80% | |
| 2,142 | 1.44% | |
| 2,253 | 1.07% |
Location
Ponong is situated at approximately 10.3161, 124.7918, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 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.