Pinocawan, Municipality of Javier, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Javier |
| Postal code | 6511 |
| Population (2020) | 881 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.8007, 124.9522 (10° 48' North, 124° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.5 meters (83.7 feet) |
Pinocawan is a barangay in the municipality of Javier, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 881. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Javier.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pinocawan in the 2015 Census was 934 broken down into 212 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 604 | 104 | 5.81 | |
| 593 | 118 | 5.03 | |
| 668 | 124 | 5.39 | |
| 711 | 138 | 5.15 | |
| 728 | 144 | 5.06 | |
| 934 | 212 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pinocawan is 5 to 9, with 126 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 12.21% |
| 5 to 9 | 126 | 13.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 88 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 80 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 3.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 3.10% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.96% |
| Total | 934 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pinocawan grew from 604 in 1990 to 881 in 2020, an increase of 277 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.22%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 934 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 604 | – | |
| 593 | -0.34% | |
| 668 | 2.59% | |
| 711 | 0.86% | |
| 728 | 0.86% | |
| 934 | 4.86% | |
| 881 | -1.22% |
Location
Pinocawan is situated at approximately 10.8007, 124.9522, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.5 meters or 83.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pinocawan 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.