Mocong, Municipality of Basud, Province of Camarines Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Norte |
| Municipality | Basud |
| Postal code | 4608 |
| Population (2020) | 1,013 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0628, 122.9748 (14° 4' North, 122° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.3 feet) |
Mocong is a barangay in the municipality of Basud, in the province of Camarines Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,013. This represented 2.24% of the total population of Basud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mocong in the 2015 Census was 924 broken down into 214 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 541 | 99 | 5.46 | |
| 622 | 123 | 5.06 | |
| 842 | 160 | 5.26 | |
| 848 | 182 | 4.66 | |
| 847 | 190 | 4.46 | |
| 924 | 214 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mocong is 1 to 4, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 98 | 10.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 94 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 10.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 8.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 6.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 65 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.54% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.08% |
| Total | 924 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mocong grew from 541 in 1990 to 1,013 in 2020, an increase of 472 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.95%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 924 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 541 | – | |
| 622 | 2.65% | |
| 845 | 6.79% | |
| 848 | 0.05% | |
| 847 | -0.04% | |
| 924 | 1.67% | |
| 1,013 | 1.95% |
Location
Mocong is situated at approximately 14.0628, 122.9748, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mocong 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.