Bongcanaway, Municipality of Balud, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Balud |
| Postal code | 5412 |
| Population (2020) | 583 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.9219, 123.1774 (11° 55' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.4 meters (93.2 feet) |
Bongcanaway is a barangay in the municipality of Balud, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 583. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Balud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongcanaway in the 2015 Census was 591 broken down into 112 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 524 | 94 | 5.57 | |
| 599 | 111 | 5.40 | |
| 565 | 114 | 4.96 | |
| 572 | 126 | 4.54 | |
| 565 | 133 | 4.25 | |
| 591 | 112 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongcanaway is 5 to 9, with 78 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 56 | 9.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 13.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 71 | 12.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 5.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 6.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 4.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.86% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.69% |
| Total | 591 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongcanaway grew from 524 in 1990 to 583 in 2020, an increase of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.29%, or a decrease of 8 people, from the previous population of 591 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 524 | – | |
| 599 | 2.54% | |
| 565 | -1.25% | |
| 572 | 0.17% | |
| 565 | -0.45% | |
| 591 | 0.86% | |
| 583 | -0.29% |
Location
Bongcanaway is situated at approximately 11.9219, 123.1774, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.4 meters or 93.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongcanaway 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.