Banga, Municipality of Wao, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Wao |
| Postal code | 9716 |
| Population (2020) | 1,567 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6515, 124.7256 (7° 39' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 553.7 meters (1,816.6 feet) |
Banga is a barangay in the municipality of Wao, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,567. This represented 3.11% of the total population of Wao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banga in the 2015 Census was 1,539 broken down into 319 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 584 | 110 | 5.31 | |
| 700 | 158 | 4.43 | |
| 1,013 | 193 | 5.25 | |
| 1,466 | 302 | 4.85 | |
| 1,324 | 276 | 4.80 | |
| 1,539 | 319 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banga is 5 to 9, with 210 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 144 | 9.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 210 | 13.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 151 | 9.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 161 | 10.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 11.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 139 | 9.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 7.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 4.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 71 | 4.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 3.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.26% |
| Total | 1,539 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banga grew from 584 in 1990 to 1,567 in 2020, an increase of 983 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.38%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,539 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 584 | – | |
| 700 | 3.45% | |
| 1,013 | 8.25% | |
| 1,466 | 5.23% | |
| 1,324 | -3.64% | |
| 1,539 | 2.91% | |
| 1,567 | 0.38% |
Location
Banga is situated at approximately 7.6515, 124.7256, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 553.7 meters or 1,816.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banga 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.