Bancao‑bancao, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 15,781 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.7369, 118.7565 (9° 44' North, 118° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.9 meters (81.7 feet) |
Bancao‑bancao is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,781. This represented 5.14% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bancao-bancao in the 2015 Census was 12,771 broken down into 3,213 households or an average of 3.97 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,448 | 680 | 5.07 | |
| 5,799 | 1,175 | 4.94 | |
| 8,061 | 1,749 | 4.61 | |
| 10,642 | 2,416 | 4.40 | |
| 10,194 | 2,421 | 4.21 | |
| 12,771 | 3,213 | 3.97 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bancao-bancao is 20 to 24, with 1,607 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 45 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 328 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,133 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,273 | 9.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,151 | 8.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,399 | 10.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,607 | 11.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,264 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,223 | 8.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,067 | 7.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 765 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 672 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 552 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 435 | 3.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 297 | 2.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 230 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 100 | 0.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 71 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 45 | 0.33% |
| Total | 13,612 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bancao-bancao grew from 3,458 in 1990 to 15,781 in 2020, an increase of 12,323 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.16%, or an increase of 2,169 people, from the previous population of 13,612 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,458 | – | |
| 5,848 | 10.34% | |
| 8,078 | 7.17% | |
| 11,468 | 4.95% | |
| 10,948 | -1.67% | |
| 13,612 | 4.23% | |
| 15,781 | 3.16% |
Location
Bancao‑bancao is situated at approximately 9.7369, 118.7565, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.9 meters or 81.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bancao‑bancao 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.