Bongar, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 1,753 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8833, 120.5040 (15° 53' North, 120° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.2 meters (92.5 feet) |
Bongar is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,753. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongar in the 2015 Census was 1,829 broken down into 409 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,425 | 266 | 5.36 | |
| 1,482 | 301 | 4.92 | |
| 1,736 | 330 | 5.26 | |
| 1,853 | 386 | 4.80 | |
| 1,870 | 412 | 4.54 | |
| 1,829 | 409 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongar is 10 to 14, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 188 | 10.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 197 | 10.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 227 | 12.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 7.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 141 | 7.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 116 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 105 | 5.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 4.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 36 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.31% |
| Total | 1,829 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongar grew from 1,425 in 1990 to 1,753 in 2020, an increase of 328 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.89%, or a decrease of 76 people, from the previous population of 1,829 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,425 | – | |
| 1,482 | 0.74% | |
| 1,736 | 3.45% | |
| 1,853 | 0.90% | |
| 1,870 | 0.33% | |
| 1,829 | -0.42% | |
| 1,753 | -0.89% |
Location
Bongar is situated at approximately 15.8833, 120.5040, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.2 meters or 92.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongar 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.