Bacolod, Municipality of Milagros, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Milagros |
| Postal code | 5410 |
| Population (2020) | 3,350 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2381, 123.5070 (12° 14' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.5 feet) |
Bacolod is a barangay in the municipality of Milagros, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,350. This represented 5.82% of the total population of Milagros.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacolod in the 2015 Census was 3,575 broken down into 610 households or an average of 5.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,928 | 348 | 5.54 | |
| 2,319 | 423 | 5.48 | |
| 2,599 | 478 | 5.44 | |
| 2,960 | 541 | 5.47 | |
| 3,340 | 626 | 5.34 | |
| 3,575 | 610 | 5.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacolod is 10 to 14, with 480 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 101 | 2.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 374 | 10.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 477 | 13.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 480 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 431 | 11.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 277 | 7.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 214 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 241 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 210 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 186 | 5.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 125 | 3.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 146 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 129 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 92 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 0.85% |
| Total | 3,631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacolod grew from 1,928 in 1990 to 3,350 in 2020, an increase of 1,422 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.68%, or a decrease of 281 people, from the previous population of 3,631 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,928 | – | |
| 2,357 | 3.84% | |
| 2,599 | 2.12% | |
| 2,960 | 1.81% | |
| 3,489 | 6.17% | |
| 3,631 | 0.76% | |
| 3,350 | -1.68% |
Location
Bacolod is situated at approximately 12.2381, 123.5070, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacolod 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.