Pociano D. Equipilag, Municipality of Pintuyan, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Pintuyan |
| Postal code | 6614 |
| Population (2020) | 396 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 9.9398, 125.2498 (9° 56' North, 125° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.1 meters (144.7 feet) |
Pociano D. Equipilag is a barangay in the municipality of Pintuyan, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 396. This represented 3.88% of the total population of Pintuyan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pociano D. Equipilag in the 2015 Census was 351 broken down into 89 households or an average of 3.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 | 45 | 4.93 | |
| 277 | 51 | 5.43 | |
| 332 | 55 | 6.04 | |
| 303 | 60 | 5.05 | |
| 311 | 70 | 4.44 | |
| 351 | 89 | 3.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pociano D. Equipilag are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 38 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 27 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 38 | 10.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 10.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 9.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 4.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 7.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 7.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 20 | 5.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 5.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 5.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.42% |
| Total | 351 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pociano D. Equipilag grew from 222 in 1990 to 396 in 2020, an increase of 174 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 45 people, from the previous population of 351 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 222 | – | |
| 277 | 4.23% | |
| 332 | 3.96% | |
| 303 | -1.25% | |
| 311 | 0.95% | |
| 351 | 2.33% | |
| 396 | 2.57% |
Location
Pociano D. Equipilag is situated at approximately 9.9398, 125.2498, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.1 meters or 144.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pociano D. Equipilag 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.