Banacud, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 1,145 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8279, 123.8377 (12° 50' North, 123° 50' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Banacud is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,145. This represented 3.06% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banacud in the 2015 Census was 1,240 broken down into 227 households or an average of 5.46 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,308 | 235 | 5.57 | |
| 1,364 | 265 | 5.15 | |
| 1,415 | 278 | 5.09 | |
| 1,340 | 256 | 5.23 | |
| 1,375 | 275 | 5.00 | |
| 1,240 | 227 | 5.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banacud is 15 to 19, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 7.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 129 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 145 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 12.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 107 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 5.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 68 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 5.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 51 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,240 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banacud fell from 1,308 in 1990 to 1,145 in 2020, a decrease of 163 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.66%, or a decrease of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,240 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,308 | – | |
| 1,364 | 0.79% | |
| 1,415 | 0.79% | |
| 1,340 | -0.75% | |
| 1,375 | 0.94% | |
| 1,240 | -1.95% | |
| 1,145 | -1.66% |
Location
Banacud is situated at approximately 12.8279, 123.8377, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banacud 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.