Bagong Sikat, Municipality of Cabiao, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Cabiao |
| Postal code | 3107 |
| Population (2020) | 1,808 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2490, 120.8244 (15° 15' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Bagong Sikat is a barangay in the municipality of Cabiao, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,808. This represented 2.11% of the total population of Cabiao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Sikat in the 2015 Census was 1,534 broken down into 336 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | 102 | 5.56 | |
| 686 | 125 | 5.49 | |
| 852 | 153 | 5.57 | |
| 1,152 | 225 | 5.12 | |
| 1,252 | 263 | 4.76 | |
| 1,534 | 336 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Sikat is 5 to 9, with 181 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 181 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 174 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 10.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 154 | 10.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 109 | 7.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 3.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.91% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.52% |
| Total | 1,534 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Sikat grew from 567 in 1990 to 1,808 in 2020, an increase of 1,241 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 274 people, from the previous population of 1,534 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 567 | – | |
| 686 | 3.63% | |
| 852 | 4.76% | |
| 1,152 | 4.25% | |
| 1,252 | 3.08% | |
| 1,534 | 3.94% | |
| 1,808 | 3.52% |
Location
Bagong Sikat is situated at approximately 15.2490, 120.8244, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Sikat shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Buliran, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
- Bagong Buhay, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- San Juan South (Poblacion), Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- San Juan North (Poblacion), Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- San Carlos, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- Concepcion, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- Santa Isabel, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- San Antonio, Cabiao, Nueva Ecija
- La Paz (Turu), Arayat, Pampanga
- Turu, Magalang, Pampanga
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.