Bamban, Municipality of Masinloc, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Masinloc |
| Postal code | 2211 |
| Population (2020) | 2,666 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5086, 119.9697 (15° 31' North, 119° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Bamban is a barangay in the municipality of Masinloc, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,666. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Masinloc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bamban in the 2015 Census was 2,429 broken down into 544 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,306 | 250 | 5.22 | |
| 1,781 | 354 | 5.03 | |
| 1,813 | 353 | 5.14 | |
| 1,844 | 373 | 4.94 | |
| 2,038 | 455 | 4.48 | |
| 2,429 | 544 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bamban is 5 to 9, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 230 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 299 | 12.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 258 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 211 | 8.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 160 | 6.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 170 | 7.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 163 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 135 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 22 | 0.91% |
| Total | 2,429 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bamban grew from 1,306 in 1990 to 2,666 in 2020, an increase of 1,360 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 237 people, from the previous population of 2,429 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,306 | – | |
| 1,801 | 6.21% | |
| 1,813 | 0.14% | |
| 1,844 | 0.23% | |
| 2,038 | 3.71% | |
| 2,429 | 3.40% | |
| 2,666 | 1.98% |
Location
Bamban is situated at approximately 15.5086, 119.9697, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bamban 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.