Bangcagan, Municipality of Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Bucay |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Population (2020) | 658 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5634, 120.7082 (17° 34' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.6 meters (326.8 feet) |
Bangcagan is a barangay in the municipality of Bucay, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 658. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Bucay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangcagan in the 2015 Census was 639 broken down into 138 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 463 | 79 | 5.86 | |
| 462 | 89 | 5.19 | |
| 562 | 101 | 5.56 | |
| 557 | 123 | 4.53 | |
| 616 | 129 | 4.78 | |
| 639 | 138 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangcagan is 30 to 34, with 64 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 6.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 8.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 9.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 7.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 7.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 9.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 64 | 10.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 7.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 5.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 5.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.88% |
| Total | 639 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangcagan grew from 463 in 1990 to 658 in 2020, an increase of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 19 people, from the previous population of 639 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 463 | – | |
| 462 | -0.04% | |
| 562 | 4.29% | |
| 557 | -0.12% | |
| 616 | 3.73% | |
| 639 | 0.70% | |
| 658 | 0.62% |
Location
Bangcagan is situated at approximately 17.5634, 120.7082, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.6 meters or 326.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangcagan 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.