Bagong Sikat, Municipality of Lubang, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Lubang |
| Postal code | 5109 |
| Population (2020) | 339 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lubang |
| Coordinates | 13.8600, 120.1199 (13° 52' North, 120° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Bagong Sikat, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Lubang, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 339. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Lubang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Sikat in the 2015 Census was 358 broken down into 99 households or an average of 3.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 112 | 4.29 | |
| 852 | 159 | 5.36 | |
| 441 | 109 | 4.05 | |
| 510 | 128 | 3.98 | |
| 420 | 110 | 3.82 | |
| 358 | 99 | 3.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Sikat is 15 to 19, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 6.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 30 | 8.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 9.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 6.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 6.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 5.03% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 5.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.96% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 4.19% |
| Total | 358 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Sikat fell from 481 in 1990 to 339 in 2020, a decrease of 142 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 19 people, from the previous population of 358 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | – | |
| 852 | 11.31% | |
| 441 | -13.17% | |
| 510 | 2.03% | |
| 420 | -6.82% | |
| 358 | -2.99% | |
| 339 | -1.14% |
Location
Bagong Sikat is situated at approximately 13.8600, 120.1199, in the island of Lubang. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Sikat 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.