Bagacay, Municipality of Mobo, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Mobo |
| Postal code | 5401 |
| Population (2020) | 2,616 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.2949, 123.7019 (12° 18' North, 123° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.7 meters (71.2 feet) |
Bagacay is a barangay in the municipality of Mobo, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,616. This represented 6.41% of the total population of Mobo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagacay in the 2015 Census was 2,638 broken down into 515 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,569 | 266 | 5.90 | |
| 1,326 | 240 | 5.53 | |
| 1,529 | 282 | 5.42 | |
| 1,752 | 372 | 4.71 | |
| 2,492 | 470 | 5.30 | |
| 2,638 | 515 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagacay is 10 to 14, with 399 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 284 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 373 | 14.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 399 | 15.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 293 | 11.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 198 | 7.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 138 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 157 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 3.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 2.77% |
| 60 to 64 | 51 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 0.80% |
| Total | 2,638 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagacay grew from 1,569 in 1990 to 2,616 in 2020, an increase of 1,047 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.18%, or a decrease of 22 people, from the previous population of 2,638 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,569 | – | |
| 1,326 | -3.10% | |
| 1,536 | 3.20% | |
| 1,752 | 1.83% | |
| 2,495 | 13.73% | |
| 2,638 | 1.07% | |
| 2,616 | -0.18% |
Location
Bagacay is situated at approximately 12.2949, 123.7019, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.7 meters or 71.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagacay 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.