Ganagan, Municipality of Bacarra, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Bacarra |
| Postal code | 2916 |
| Population (2020) | 701 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2536, 120.5855 (18° 15' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Ganagan is a barangay in the municipality of Bacarra, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 701. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Bacarra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Ganagan in the 2015 Census was 699 broken down into 191 households or an average of 3.66 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 572 | 123 | 4.65 | |
| 621 | 127 | 4.89 | |
| 663 | 142 | 4.67 | |
| 713 | 168 | 4.24 | |
| 734 | 179 | 4.10 | |
| 699 | 191 | 3.66 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ganagan is 15 to 19, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 5.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 7.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 8.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 7.01% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.72% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.00% |
| Total | 699 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ganagan grew from 572 in 1990 to 701 in 2020, an increase of 129 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.06%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 699 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 572 | – | |
| 621 | 1.55% | |
| 663 | 1.41% | |
| 713 | 1.01% | |
| 734 | 1.06% | |
| 699 | -0.93% | |
| 701 | 0.06% |
Location
Ganagan is situated at approximately 18.2536, 120.5855, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Ganagan 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.