Bancal, City of Meycauayan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| City | Meycauayan |
| Postal code | 3020 |
| Population (2020) | 12,687 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7248, 120.9580 (14° 43' North, 120° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.1 meters (13.5 feet) |
Bancal is a barangay in the city of Meycauayan, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,687. This represented 5.62% of the total population of Meycauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bancal in the 2015 Census was 12,589 broken down into 3,054 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,585 | 2,604 | 4.83 | |
| 12,433 | 2,703 | 4.60 | |
| 11,356 | 2,430 | 4.67 | |
| 12,939 | 2,917 | 4.44 | |
| 14,220 | 3,406 | 4.17 | |
| 12,589 | 3,054 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bancal is 20 to 24, with 1,239 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 100 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 182 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 880 | 6.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,189 | 9.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,170 | 9.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,180 | 9.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,239 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,093 | 8.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,021 | 8.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 861 | 6.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 788 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 796 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 658 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 481 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 370 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 297 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 174 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 100 | 0.79% |
| 80 and over | 110 | 0.87% |
| Total | 12,589 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bancal grew from 12,585 in 1990 to 12,687 in 2020, an increase of 102 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 12,589 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,585 | – | |
| 12,433 | -0.23% | |
| 11,358 | -1.92% | |
| 12,939 | 1.81% | |
| 14,242 | 3.55% | |
| 12,589 | -2.32% | |
| 12,687 | 0.16% |
Location
Bancal is situated at approximately 14.7248, 120.9580, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.1 meters or 13.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bancal 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.