Bessang, Municipality of Burgos, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Burgos |
| Postal code | 2724 |
| Population (2020) | 453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.2964, 120.5362 (17° 18' North, 120° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 46.3 meters (151.9 feet) |
Bessang is a barangay in the municipality of Burgos, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 453. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Burgos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bessang in the 2015 Census was 437 broken down into 92 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 67 | 5.45 | |
| 357 | 62 | 5.76 | |
| 412 | 71 | 5.80 | |
| 361 | 73 | 4.95 | |
| 392 | 83 | 4.72 | |
| 437 | 92 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bessang is 20 to 24, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 40 | 9.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 33 | 7.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 41 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 12.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 4.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.06% |
| Total | 437 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bessang grew from 365 in 1990 to 453 in 2020, an increase of 88 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 16 people, from the previous population of 437 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | – | |
| 357 | -0.41% | |
| 412 | 3.12% | |
| 361 | -1.81% | |
| 392 | 3.04% | |
| 437 | 2.09% | |
| 453 | 0.76% |
Location
Bessang is situated at approximately 17.2964, 120.5362, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 46.3 meters or 151.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bessang 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.