Baculongan Norte, Municipality of Buguias, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | Buguias |
| Postal code | 2607 |
| Population (2020) | 2,974 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7823, 120.8815 (16° 47' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2,049.4 meters (6,723.7 feet) |
Baculongan Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Buguias, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,974. This represented 6.63% of the total population of Buguias.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baculongan Norte in the 2015 Census was 2,778 broken down into 745 households or an average of 3.73 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,432 | 267 | 5.36 | |
| 1,710 | 311 | 5.50 | |
| 1,986 | 385 | 5.16 | |
| 2,023 | 454 | 4.46 | |
| 2,157 | 510 | 4.23 | |
| 2,778 | 745 | 3.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baculongan Norte is 20 to 24, with 334 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 52 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 274 | 9.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 287 | 10.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 251 | 9.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 301 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 334 | 12.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 299 | 10.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 191 | 6.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 179 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 144 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 4.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 109 | 3.92% |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 1.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.32% |
| Total | 2,778 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baculongan Norte grew from 1,432 in 1990 to 2,974 in 2020, an increase of 1,542 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.45%, or an increase of 196 people, from the previous population of 2,778 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,432 | – | |
| 1,710 | 3.38% | |
| 1,986 | 3.26% | |
| 2,023 | 0.25% | |
| 2,157 | 2.36% | |
| 2,778 | 4.93% | |
| 2,974 | 1.45% |
Location
Baculongan Norte is situated at approximately 16.7823, 120.8815, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2,049.4 meters or 6,723.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baculongan Norte 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.