Bacag, Municipality of Lacub, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Lacub |
| Postal code | 2821 |
| Population (2020) | 277 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6951, 120.9107 (17° 42' North, 120° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 397.5 meters (1,304.1 feet) |
Bacag is a barangay in the municipality of Lacub, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 277. This represented 7.67% of the total population of Lacub.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacag in the 2015 Census was 226 broken down into 46 households or an average of 4.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177 | 33 | 5.36 | |
| 185 | 35 | 5.29 | |
| 213 | 44 | 4.84 | |
| 213 | 38 | 5.61 | |
| 233 | 44 | 5.30 | |
| 226 | 46 | 4.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bacag are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 20 to 24, with 26 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 3.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 10.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 10.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 11.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 16 | 7.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 26 | 11.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 9 | 3.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 7.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.65% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 2.21% |
| Total | 226 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacag grew from 177 in 1990 to 277 in 2020, an increase of 100 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.38%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 226 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 177 | – | |
| 185 | 0.83% | |
| 213 | 3.07% | |
| 213 | 0.00% | |
| 233 | 3.32% | |
| 226 | -0.58% | |
| 277 | 4.38% |
Location
Bacag is situated at approximately 17.6951, 120.9107, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 397.5 meters or 1,304.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacag 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.