Bangkal, Municipality of Patikul, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Patikul |
| Postal code | 7401 |
| Population (2020) | 3,889 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0553, 121.0456 (6° 3' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 163.6 meters (536.7 feet) |
Bangkal is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,889. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangkal in the 2015 Census was 2,882 broken down into 536 households or an average of 5.38 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,660 | 316 | 5.25 | |
| 1,727 | 350 | 4.93 | |
| 1,972 | 335 | 5.89 | |
| 4,181 | 791 | 5.29 | |
| 2,704 | 519 | 5.21 | |
| 2,882 | 536 | 5.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangkal is 15 to 19, with 410 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 246 | 8.54% |
| 5 to 9 | 302 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 332 | 11.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 410 | 14.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 265 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 244 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 188 | 6.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 201 | 6.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 188 | 6.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 166 | 5.76% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 3.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 80 | 2.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 1.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 0.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.24% |
| Total | 2,882 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangkal grew from 1,660 in 1990 to 3,889 in 2020, an increase of 2,229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.51%, or an increase of 1,007 people, from the previous population of 2,882 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,660 | – | |
| 1,727 | 0.74% | |
| 1,972 | 2.89% | |
| 4,221 | 11.07% | |
| 2,704 | -14.96% | |
| 2,882 | 1.22% | |
| 3,889 | 6.51% |
Location
Bangkal is situated at approximately 6.0553, 121.0456, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 163.6 meters or 536.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangkal 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.