Bugsuk, Municipality of Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Balabac |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Population (2020) | 1,033 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bugsuk |
| Coordinates | 8.2397, 117.3257 (8° 14' North, 117° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Bugsuk, formerly New Cagayancillo, is a barangay in the municipality of Balabac, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,033. This represented 2.43% of the total population of Balabac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugsuk in the 2015 Census was 824 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | 315 | 4.79 | |
| 821 | 158 | 5.20 | |
| 882 | 173 | 5.10 | |
| 798 | 156 | 5.12 | |
| 816 | 164 | 4.98 | |
| 824 | 171 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugsuk is 5 to 9, with 125 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 12.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 10.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 7.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 10.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 10.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 8.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 59 | 5.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.20% |
| Total | 1,010 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugsuk fell from 1,508 in 1990 to 1,033 in 2020, a decrease of 475 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.48%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,010 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,508 | – | |
| 879 | -9.62% | |
| 882 | 0.07% | |
| 973 | 1.36% | |
| 816 | -6.20% | |
| 1,010 | 4.14% | |
| 1,033 | 0.48% |
Location
Bugsuk is situated at approximately 8.2397, 117.3257, in the island of Bugsuk. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugsuk 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.