Bachawan, Municipality of Concepcion, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Concepcion |
| Postal code | 5516 |
| Population (2020) | 358 |
| Coordinates | 12.9428, 121.6917 (12° 57' North, 121° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.2 meters (46.6 feet) |
Bachawan is a barangay in the municipality of Concepcion, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 358. This represented 10.05% of the total population of Concepcion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bachawan in the 2015 Census was 464 broken down into 122 households or an average of 3.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 120 | 5.55 | |
| 643 | 123 | 5.23 | |
| 536 | 122 | 4.39 | |
| 448 | 107 | 4.19 | |
| 501 | 119 | 4.21 | |
| 464 | 122 | 3.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bachawan is 5 to 9, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 4.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 12.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 10.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 11.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 38 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 3.88% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 7.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 5.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 4.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 4.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 2.16% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.86% |
| Total | 464 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bachawan fell from 666 in 1990 to 358 in 2020, a decrease of 308 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.31%, or a decrease of 106 people, from the previous population of 464 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 666 | – | |
| 643 | -0.66% | |
| 536 | -3.83% | |
| 448 | -2.44% | |
| 501 | 4.15% | |
| 464 | -1.45% | |
| 358 | -5.31% |
Location
Bachawan is situated at approximately 12.9428, 121.6917, in the island of Maestro de Campo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.2 meters or 46.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bachawan 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.