Poctol, officially the Barangay Poctol; Filipino: Barangay ng Poctol, is one of the 42 barangays of San Juan, Batangas in the Philippines.[2] As of 2020, it has a population of 3,028.
Poctol
Barangay ng Poctol Barrio de Poctol | |
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.svg)  Poctol | |
| Coordinates: 13°49′15″N 121°26′30″E / 13.82083°N 121.44167°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon |
| Municipality | San Juan, Batangas |
| District | 4th District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay |
| • Punong Barangay | Ronel B. Sinag |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.126 km2 (1.979 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,028[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 4226 |
| Area code | 43 |
Origin edit
A long time ago, this area was a vast expanse of forest. Within it flowed a small stream known as Putol na sapa, so named because its origin and endpoint were a mystery to the local people. One intriguing aspect was the abundance of fish within its waters. During dry spells, the stream would diminish, causing the fish and plants to vanish. However, with the return of rainy days, life would once again flourish within its banks. As time went on, the name of the place underwent a transformation. Putol na sapa became known as POCTOL.
Barangays Tipas and Palingowak were once part of Barangay Poctol. [3]
Geography edit
Poctol is bounded on the north by Malaking Ilog and Municipality of Sariaya, to the east by portion of Tayabas Bay and Barangay Catmon, to the south by Barangays Pinagbayanan and Balagbag, and on the west by Barangays Tipas and Palingowak.
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,660 | — |
| 1995 | 1,707 | +0.52% |
| 2000 | 1,917 | +2.52% |
| 2007 | 1,935 | +0.13% |
| 2010 | 2,216 | +5.06% |
| 2015 | 2,548 | +2.69% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | +3.45% |
| Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[4][5][6][7] | ||
Tourism edit
Barangay Poctol belongs to the agri-tourism and nature tourism zone of San Juan. It has scenic views, mangroves and agricultural farms that can be visited by the tourists. [8]
Notable personalities edit
- Salvador Q. Quizon † – Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus (1979-2002) of the Archdiocese of Lipa
References edit
- ^ "2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) Population Counts Declared Official by the President | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- ^ "Barangays of San Juan, Batangas | Municipality of San Juan, Batangas". sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Ereccion de Pueblos | National Archives of the Philippines". nationalarchives.gov.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)" (PDF). Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Tourism | Municipality of San Juan, Batangas". sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph. Retrieved March 29, 2024.