Bancal, Municipality of Botolan, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Botolan |
| Postal code | 2202 |
| Population (2020) | 1,146 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.3079, 120.0023 (15° 18' North, 120° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.1 meters (39.7 feet) |
Bancal is a barangay in the municipality of Botolan, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,146. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Botolan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bancal in the 2015 Census was 1,142 broken down into 261 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 727 | 132 | 5.51 | |
| 898 | 169 | 5.31 | |
| 926 | 191 | 4.85 | |
| 954 | 214 | 4.46 | |
| 1,110 | 238 | 4.66 | |
| 1,142 | 261 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bancal is 15 to 19, with 130 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 9.89% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 7.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 11.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 99 | 8.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 59 | 5.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 7.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 3.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.84% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.49% |
| Total | 1,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bancal grew from 727 in 1990 to 1,146 in 2020, an increase of 419 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.07%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,142 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 727 | – | |
| 898 | 4.04% | |
| 926 | 0.66% | |
| 954 | 0.41% | |
| 1,110 | 5.67% | |
| 1,142 | 0.54% | |
| 1,146 | 0.07% |
Location
Bancal is situated at approximately 15.3079, 120.0023, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.1 meters or 39.7 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.