Bicalen, Municipality of Presentacion, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Presentacion |
| Postal code | 4424 |
| Population (2020) | 792 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.7822, 123.7362 (13° 47' North, 123° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 210.7 meters (691.3 feet) |
Bicalen is a barangay in the municipality of Presentacion, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 792. This represented 3.51% of the total population of Presentacion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bicalen in the 2015 Census was 762 broken down into 151 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 60 | 5.53 | |
| 343 | 59 | 5.81 | |
| 304 | 57 | 5.33 | |
| 352 | 61 | 5.77 | |
| 577 | 112 | 5.15 | |
| 762 | 151 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bicalen are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 3.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 13.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 15.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 15.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 74 | 9.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 8.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 5.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 4.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 1.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.52% |
| Total | 762 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bicalen grew from 332 in 1990 to 792 in 2020, an increase of 460 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.82%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 762 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | – | |
| 343 | 0.61% | |
| 304 | -2.55% | |
| 352 | 2.04% | |
| 577 | 19.71% | |
| 762 | 5.44% | |
| 792 | 0.82% |
Location
Bicalen is situated at approximately 13.7822, 123.7362, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 210.7 meters or 691.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bicalen 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.