Bacsayan, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2713 |
| Population (2020) | 487 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.0667, 120.4748 (17° 4' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.9 meters (94.8 feet) |
Bacsayan is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 487. This represented 1.18% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacsayan in the 2015 Census was 465 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 68 | 5.46 | |
| 353 | 71 | 4.97 | |
| 430 | 85 | 5.06 | |
| 489 | 107 | 4.57 | |
| 482 | 110 | 4.38 | |
| 465 | 115 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacsayan is 10 to 14, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 42 | 9.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 6.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 4.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 6.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 6.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 2.80% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.29% |
| Total | 465 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacsayan grew from 371 in 1990 to 487 in 2020, an increase of 116 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 465 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 371 | – | |
| 353 | -0.93% | |
| 430 | 4.32% | |
| 489 | 1.79% | |
| 482 | -0.52% | |
| 465 | -0.68% | |
| 487 | 0.98% |
Location
Bacsayan is situated at approximately 17.0667, 120.4748, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.9 meters or 94.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacsayan 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.