Bugtong, Municipality of Barcelona, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Barcelona |
| Postal code | 4712 |
| Population (2020) | 453 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8632, 124.1068 (12° 52' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 52.9 meters (173.6 feet) |
Bugtong is a barangay in the municipality of Barcelona, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 453. This represented 2.16% of the total population of Barcelona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugtong in the 2015 Census was 430 broken down into 105 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 101 | 5.06 | |
| 565 | 102 | 5.54 | |
| 485 | 101 | 4.80 | |
| 478 | 101 | 4.73 | |
| 406 | 88 | 4.61 | |
| 430 | 105 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugtong is 10 to 14, with 48 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 6.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 10.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 11.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 31 | 7.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 6.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 5.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 5.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 3.02% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.63% |
| Total | 430 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugtong fell from 511 in 1990 to 453 in 2020, a decrease of 58 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 23 people, from the previous population of 430 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 511 | – | |
| 565 | 1.90% | |
| 485 | -3.22% | |
| 478 | -0.20% | |
| 406 | -5.77% | |
| 430 | 1.10% | |
| 453 | 1.10% |
Location
Bugtong is situated at approximately 12.8632, 124.1068, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 52.9 meters or 173.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugtong 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.