Pooc, Talisay, Cebu
| Pooc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barangay | ||
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| Coordinates: 10°14′28″N 123°49′25″E / 10.2411°N 123.8236°ECoordinates: 10°14′28″N 123°49′25″E / 10.2411°N 123.8236°E | ||
| Country | Philippines | |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) | |
| Province | Cebu | |
| District | 1st district of Cebu | |
| City | Talisay | |
| Purok | 7 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Sangguniang Barangay | |
| • Brgy Captain | Bernard Balorio (2013 – present) | |
| Areanscb | ||
| • Total | 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015 census)[1] | ||
| • Total | 11,699 | |
| • Density | 7,500/km2 (20,000/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP code | 6045 | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)32 | |
Pooc is one of the 22 barangays of the city of Talisay on the island of Cebu, in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. It lies between Mohon to the north, Biasong to the east, the Bohol Strait (sometimes known as the Cebu Strait) to the south, and the Municipality of Minglanilla to the west. It covers an area of 155 hectares and has 12 sitios. The barangay is populated largely by the middle-income bracket of Talisay's inhabitants. Pooc is now divided administratively into Pooc diyotay and Pooc Dako.
History
Many fruit trees were planted in the area in the 1920s, and their small fruit attracted black birds which made a sound similar to "Pok Pok," which was later transcribed as the area name Pooc.
Demographics
Pooc had a population of 6495 in 2002 according to a local survey conducted by the barangay. The National Statistics Office showed a population of 5976 in 2000. Of these, 51% were male and 49% female, in contrast with the Talisay average of 46.37% male and 53.63% female.[2]
Education
The following is a list of schools in Pooc.
- Pooc Day Care Centre (Pre-school; 1 teacher; 34 students[2])
- Pooc National High School (600+ Students as of the School Year 2014-2015)
- Vicenta A. Manreal Elementary School. (Public: 32 teachers; 1114 students[2])
Employment
35% of Pooc residents or working age are employed in fishing. A further 25% are in business, 5% in farming, and 15% employed by other means, while unemployment runs at 20%.[2]
Health
There is a health center on the ground floor of Barangay Hall. It is staffed by 33 employees.[2]
Attractions
Barangay Pooc has a wide beach front which attracts tourists coming from the city. There are two beach resorts (Blue Beach and Borromeo Beach), both on Borromeo Street. There is also a swimming pool - the Aqua Cainta Resort - at Sitio Cainta.