Poctol, San Juan, Batangas

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Poctol
Barangay ng Poctol
Barrio de Poctol
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Poctol, San Juan, Batangas
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Poctol
Coordinates: 13°49′15″N121°26′30″E / 13.82083°N 121.44167°E / 13.82083; 121.44167
Country Philippines
Region Calabarzon
Municipality San Juan, Batangas
District 4th District
Government
  Type Barangay
  Punong BarangayRonel B. Sinag
Area
  Total5.126 km2 (1.979 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,028 [1]
Time zone UTC+8 (PST)
Postal Code
4226
Area code 43

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.

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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
YearPop.±% 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]

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. [7]

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References

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