Bonga, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6249, 123.9469 (12° 37' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Bonga is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 675. This represented 0.64% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonga in the 2015 Census was 613 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 368 | 62 | 5.94 | |
| 355 | 66 | 5.38 | |
| 376 | 67 | 5.61 | |
| 357 | 77 | 4.64 | |
| 485 | 98 | 4.95 | |
| 613 | 132 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonga is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 11.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 88 | 14.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 15.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 49 | 7.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 6.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 2.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.33% |
| Total | 613 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonga grew from 368 in 1990 to 675 in 2020, an increase of 307 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.05%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 613 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 368 | – | |
| 355 | -0.67% | |
| 376 | 1.24% | |
| 357 | -0.71% | |
| 485 | 11.80% | |
| 613 | 4.56% | |
| 675 | 2.05% |
Location
Bonga is situated at approximately 12.6249, 123.9469, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonga 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.