Barat, Municipality of Bambang, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Bambang |
| Postal code | 3702 |
| Population (2020) | 1,840 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.3770, 121.0583 (16° 23' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 366.8 meters (1,203.4 feet) |
Barat is a barangay in the municipality of Bambang, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,840. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Bambang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barat in the 2015 Census was 1,819 broken down into 475 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,139 | 246 | 4.63 | |
| 1,304 | 284 | 4.59 | |
| 1,458 | 306 | 4.76 | |
| 1,514 | 389 | 3.89 | |
| 1,615 | 393 | 4.11 | |
| 1,819 | 475 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barat is 5 to 9, with 169 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 22 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 9.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 8.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 138 | 7.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 140 | 7.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 134 | 7.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.88% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 6.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 5.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 4.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 45 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.32% |
| Total | 1,819 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barat grew from 1,139 in 1990 to 1,840 in 2020, an increase of 701 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 1,819 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,139 | – | |
| 1,304 | 2.57% | |
| 1,458 | 2.42% | |
| 1,514 | 0.52% | |
| 1,615 | 2.38% | |
| 1,819 | 2.29% | |
| 1,840 | 0.24% |
Location
Barat is situated at approximately 16.3770, 121.0583, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 366.8 meters or 1,203.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barat shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Mauan, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Aliaga, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Almaguer North, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Calaocan (Poblacion), Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Manamtam, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- San Leonardo, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Salinas, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Pallas, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
- Santo Domingo West, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.