Bessang, Municipality of Allacapan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Allacapan |
| Postal code | 3523 |
| Population (2020) | 1,138 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1870, 121.5640 (18° 11' North, 121° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.5 meters (100.1 feet) |
Bessang is a barangay in the municipality of Allacapan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,138. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Allacapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bessang in the 2015 Census was 1,243 broken down into 299 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 875 | 186 | 4.70 | |
| 925 | 190 | 4.87 | |
| 991 | 199 | 4.98 | |
| 1,140 | 247 | 4.62 | |
| 1,183 | 274 | 4.32 | |
| 1,243 | 299 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bessang is 10 to 14, with 155 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 8.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 125 | 10.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 12.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 89 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 87 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 7.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 69 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.53% |
| Total | 1,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bessang grew from 875 in 1990 to 1,138 in 2020, an increase of 263 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.84%, or a decrease of 105 people, from the previous population of 1,243 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 875 | – | |
| 925 | 1.05% | |
| 991 | 1.49% | |
| 1,146 | 2.02% | |
| 1,183 | 1.16% | |
| 1,243 | 0.95% | |
| 1,138 | -1.84% |
Location
Bessang is situated at approximately 18.1870, 121.5640, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.5 meters or 100.1 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.