Baraka, Municipality of Norzagaray, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Norzagaray |
| Postal code | 3013 |
| Population (2020) | 548 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.9065, 121.1076 (14° 54' North, 121° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 136.7 meters (448.5 feet) |
Baraka is a barangay in the municipality of Norzagaray, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 548. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Norzagaray.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baraka in the 2015 Census was 523 broken down into 128 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 58 | 5.26 | |
| 357 | 68 | 5.25 | |
| 417 | 88 | 4.74 | |
| 583 | 124 | 4.70 | |
| 581 | 128 | 4.54 | |
| 523 | 128 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baraka is 5 to 9, with 66 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 10.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 12.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 63 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 9.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 6.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 3.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.57% |
| Total | 523 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baraka grew from 305 in 1990 to 548 in 2020, an increase of 243 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.99%, or an increase of 25 people, from the previous population of 523 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 305 | – | |
| 357 | 2.99% | |
| 417 | 3.39% | |
| 583 | 4.73% | |
| 581 | -0.13% | |
| 523 | -1.98% | |
| 548 | 0.99% |
Location
Baraka is situated at approximately 14.9065, 121.1076, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 136.7 meters or 448.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baraka 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.