Bugang, Municipality of Pio V. Corpuz, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Pio V. Corpuz |
| Postal code | 5406 |
| Population (2020) | 851 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 11.8519, 124.0498 (11° 51' North, 124° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.4 meters (299.9 feet) |
Bugang is a barangay in the municipality of Pio V. Corpuz, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 851. This represented 3.58% of the total population of Pio V. Corpuz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugang in the 2015 Census was 667 broken down into 190 households or an average of 3.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 151 | 4.23 | |
| 698 | 162 | 4.31 | |
| 637 | 160 | 3.98 | |
| 654 | 174 | 3.76 | |
| 715 | 196 | 3.65 | |
| 667 | 190 | 3.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugang is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 3.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 11.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 66 | 9.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 12.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 5.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 5.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 6.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 5.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.80% |
| Total | 667 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugang grew from 639 in 1990 to 851 in 2020, an increase of 212 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.26%, or an increase of 184 people, from the previous population of 667 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 639 | – | |
| 698 | 1.67% | |
| 637 | -1.94% | |
| 654 | 0.36% | |
| 715 | 3.30% | |
| 667 | -1.31% | |
| 851 | 5.26% |
Location
Bugang is situated at approximately 11.8519, 124.0498, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.4 meters or 299.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugang 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.