Bagong Silang, Municipality of Plaridel, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Plaridel |
| Postal code | 3004 |
| Population (2020) | 4,237 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8675, 120.8794 (14° 52' North, 120° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Plaridel, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,237. This represented 3.70% of the total population of Plaridel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 3,322 broken down into 744 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,024 | 205 | 5.00 | |
| 1,440 | 281 | 5.12 | |
| 1,657 | 345 | 4.80 | |
| 2,828 | 565 | 5.01 | |
| 2,775 | 687 | 4.04 | |
| 3,322 | 744 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 15 to 19, with 337 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 302 | 9.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 313 | 9.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 336 | 10.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 337 | 10.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 307 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 231 | 6.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 288 | 8.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 244 | 7.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 207 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 181 | 5.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 154 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 82 | 2.47% |
| 65 to 69 | 76 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.78% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang grew from 1,024 in 1990 to 4,237 in 2020, an increase of 3,213 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 5.25%, or an increase of 915 people, from the previous population of 3,322 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,024 | – | |
| 1,440 | 6.60% | |
| 1,657 | 3.06% | |
| 2,828 | 7.65% | |
| 2,775 | -0.69% | |
| 3,322 | 3.48% | |
| 4,237 | 5.25% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 14.8675, 120.8794, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang 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.