Bungol, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 1,417 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7710, 120.4068 (16° 46' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.5 meters (123.0 feet) |
Bungol is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,417. This represented 3.51% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bungol in the 2015 Census was 1,455 broken down into 301 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,072 | 191 | 5.61 | |
| 1,109 | 214 | 5.18 | |
| 1,268 | 264 | 4.80 | |
| 1,328 | 265 | 5.01 | |
| 1,418 | 279 | 5.08 | |
| 1,455 | 301 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bungol is 15 to 19, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 7.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 141 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 147 | 10.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 77 | 5.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 7.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 4.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 33 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.30% |
| Total | 1,457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bungol grew from 1,072 in 1990 to 1,417 in 2020, an increase of 345 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.58%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,072 | – | |
| 1,109 | 0.64% | |
| 1,268 | 2.91% | |
| 1,329 | 0.65% | |
| 1,419 | 2.41% | |
| 1,457 | 0.50% | |
| 1,417 | -0.58% |
Location
Bungol is situated at approximately 16.7710, 120.4068, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.5 meters or 123.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bungol 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.