Bakal, Municipality of Paracale, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Paracale |
| Postal code | 4605 |
| Population (2020) | 1,154 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2748, 122.8422 (14° 16' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 53.7 meters (176.2 feet) |
Bakal is a barangay in the municipality of Paracale, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,154. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Paracale.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bakal in the 2015 Census was 917 broken down into 213 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 591 | 119 | 4.97 | |
| 714 | 137 | 5.21 | |
| 753 | 138 | 5.46 | |
| 747 | 155 | 4.82 | |
| 869 | 181 | 4.80 | |
| 917 | 213 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bakal is 5 to 9, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 115 | 12.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 120 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 11.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 71 | 7.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 4.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 4.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.55% |
| Total | 917 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bakal grew from 591 in 1990 to 1,154 in 2020, an increase of 563 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.96%, or an increase of 237 people, from the previous population of 917 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 591 | – | |
| 714 | 3.61% | |
| 753 | 1.15% | |
| 747 | -0.11% | |
| 869 | 5.66% | |
| 917 | 1.03% | |
| 1,154 | 4.96% |
Location
Bakal is situated at approximately 14.2748, 122.8422, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 53.7 meters or 176.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bakal 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.