Bagong Sirang, Municipality of Castilla, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Castilla |
| Postal code | 4713 |
| Population (2020) | 1,128 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9159, 123.8554 (12° 55' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 36.2 meters (118.8 feet) |
Bagong Sirang is a barangay in the municipality of Castilla, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,128. This represented 1.86% of the total population of Castilla.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Sirang in the 2015 Census was 1,164 broken down into 260 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 905 | 191 | 4.74 | |
| 1,063 | 201 | 5.29 | |
| 1,013 | 198 | 5.12 | |
| 982 | 214 | 4.59 | |
| 1,066 | 242 | 4.40 | |
| 1,164 | 260 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bagong Sirang are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 9.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 11.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 86 | 7.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 5.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,164 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Sirang grew from 905 in 1990 to 1,128 in 2020, an increase of 223 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.66%, or a decrease of 36 people, from the previous population of 1,164 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 905 | – | |
| 1,063 | 3.06% | |
| 1,015 | -0.99% | |
| 982 | -0.45% | |
| 1,066 | 3.03% | |
| 1,164 | 1.69% | |
| 1,128 | -0.66% |
Location
Bagong Sirang is situated at approximately 12.9159, 123.8554, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 36.2 meters or 118.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Sirang 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.