Bagtas, Municipality of Tanza, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Tanza |
| Postal code | 4108 |
| Population (2020) | 37,593 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.3398, 120.8485 (14° 20' North, 120° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 43.5 meters (142.7 feet) |
Bagtas is a barangay in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 37,593. This represented 12.04% of the total population of Tanza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagtas in the 2015 Census was 27,209 broken down into 6,122 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,043 | 206 | 5.06 | |
| 1,150 | 233 | 4.94 | |
| 6,369 | 1,388 | 4.59 | |
| 17,063 | 3,775 | 4.52 | |
| 20,370 | 4,615 | 4.41 | |
| 27,209 | 6,122 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagtas is 5 to 9, with 3,299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 59 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 643 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,509 | 9.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,299 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,219 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,839 | 10.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,379 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,952 | 7.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,947 | 7.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,095 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,836 | 6.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,568 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,047 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 739 | 2.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 458 | 1.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 347 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 174 | 0.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 99 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 59 | 0.22% |
| Total | 27,209 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagtas grew from 1,043 in 1990 to 37,593 in 2020, an increase of 36,550 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 7.04%, or an increase of 10,384 people, from the previous population of 27,209 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,043 | – | |
| 1,150 | 1.85% | |
| 6,386 | 44.42% | |
| 17,063 | 14.52% | |
| 20,370 | 6.66% | |
| 27,209 | 5.67% | |
| 37,593 | 7.04% |
Location
Bagtas is situated at approximately 14.3398, 120.8485, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 43.5 meters or 142.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagtas 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.