Bangcal, Municipality of Cuyo, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Cuyo |
| Postal code | 5318 |
| Population (2020) | 1,449 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cuyo |
| Coordinates | 10.8521, 121.0112 (10° 51' North, 121° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Bangcal, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Cuyo, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,449. This represented 6.17% of the total population of Cuyo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangcal in the 2015 Census was 1,441 broken down into 381 households or an average of 3.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 886 | 174 | 5.09 | |
| 1,072 | 223 | 4.81 | |
| 1,114 | 242 | 4.60 | |
| 1,273 | 267 | 4.77 | |
| 1,274 | 279 | 4.57 | |
| 1,441 | 381 | 3.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangcal is 15 to 19, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 5.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 112 | 7.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 10.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 15.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 102 | 7.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 84 | 5.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 5.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 70 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 4.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 4.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.46% |
| Total | 1,441 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangcal grew from 886 in 1990 to 1,449 in 2020, an increase of 563 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 1,441 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 886 | – | |
| 1,072 | 3.63% | |
| 1,118 | 0.90% | |
| 1,273 | 1.81% | |
| 1,274 | 0.03% | |
| 1,441 | 2.37% | |
| 1,449 | 0.12% |
Location
Bangcal is situated at approximately 10.8521, 121.0112, in the island of Cuyo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangcal 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.