Bongtolan, City of Vigan, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Vigan |
| Postal code | 2700 |
| Population (2020) | 766 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5563, 120.4025 (17° 33' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Bongtolan is a barangay in the city of Vigan, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 766. This represented 1.42% of the total population of Vigan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongtolan in the 2015 Census was 673 broken down into 151 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 | 92 | 5.52 | |
| 650 | 122 | 5.33 | |
| 508 | 104 | 4.88 | |
| 476 | 98 | 4.86 | |
| 669 | 135 | 4.96 | |
| 673 | 151 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongtolan is 20 to 24, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 5.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 8.92% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 9.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 6.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 10.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 8.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 8.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 6.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 5.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.08% |
| Total | 673 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongtolan grew from 508 in 1990 to 766 in 2020, an increase of 258 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.76%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 673 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 508 | – | |
| 650 | 4.73% | |
| 508 | -5.15% | |
| 476 | -0.89% | |
| 676 | 13.62% | |
| 673 | -0.08% | |
| 766 | 2.76% |
Location
Bongtolan is situated at approximately 17.5563, 120.4025, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongtolan 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.