Bicok, Municipality of Tuao, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Tuao |
| Postal code | 3528 |
| Population (2020) | 1,387 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6309, 121.4954 (17° 38' North, 121° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 57.6 meters (189.0 feet) |
Bicok is a barangay in the municipality of Tuao, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,387. This represented 2.17% of the total population of Tuao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bicok in the 2015 Census was 1,465 broken down into 346 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | 181 | 4.71 | |
| 1,071 | 235 | 4.56 | |
| 1,191 | 248 | 4.80 | |
| 1,361 | 278 | 4.90 | |
| 1,312 | 300 | 4.37 | |
| 1,465 | 346 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bicok is 15 to 19, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 131 | 8.94% |
| 5 to 9 | 144 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 9.56% |
| 15 to 19 | 166 | 11.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 164 | 11.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 113 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 5.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 69 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.82% |
| Total | 1,465 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bicok grew from 852 in 1990 to 1,387 in 2020, an increase of 535 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.15%, or a decrease of 78 people, from the previous population of 1,465 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 852 | – | |
| 1,071 | 4.38% | |
| 1,191 | 2.30% | |
| 1,361 | 1.86% | |
| 1,312 | -1.33% | |
| 1,465 | 2.12% | |
| 1,387 | -1.15% |
Location
Bicok is situated at approximately 17.6309, 121.4954, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 57.6 meters or 189.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bicok 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.