Poctol, San Juan, Batangas

Poctol
Barangay ng Poctol
Barrio de Poctol
Poctol Barangay ng Poctol Barrio de Poctol
Barangay
	Seal
	Poctol
	Coordinates: 13°49′15″N121°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
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
Postal Code	4226
Area code	43

Last updated October 22, 2024

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.

Origin

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

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

Population census of Poctol
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

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

Salvador Q. Quizon † – Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus (1979-2002) of the Archdiocese of Lipa

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References

↑ "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.
↑ "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.

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[census.gov.ph-1] "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.

[sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph-2] "Barangays of San Juan, Batangas | Municipality of San Juan, Batangas". sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

[nationalarchives.gov.ph-3] "Ereccion de Pueblos | National Archives of the Philippines". nationalarchives.gov.ph. Retrieved March 30, 2024.

[PSA15–04-4] Census of Population (2015). "Region IV-A (Calabarzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority . Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[NSO10–04-5] 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.

[NSO07-04-6] 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.

[LWUA-PopulationData-7] "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.

[Website_of_San_Juan,_Batangas-8] "Tourism | Municipality of San Juan, Batangas". sanjuanbatangas.gov.ph. Retrieved March 29, 2024.

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