Bongao Poblacion, Municipality of Bongao, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | Bongao |
| Postal code | 7500 |
| Population (2020) | 15,462 |
| Coordinates | 5.0299, 119.7709 (5° 2' North, 119° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.5 meters (21.3 feet) |
Bongao Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Bongao, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,462. This represented 13.32% of the total population of Bongao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongao Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 12,442 broken down into 2,113 households or an average of 5.89 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,414 | 998 | 6.43 | |
| 7,109 | 1,273 | 5.58 | |
| 7,107 | 1,438 | 4.94 | |
| 9,216 | 1,700 | 5.42 | |
| 10,350 | 1,885 | 5.49 | |
| 12,442 | 2,113 | 5.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongao Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 1,719 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 247 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,301 | 10.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,715 | 13.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,719 | 13.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,540 | 12.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,154 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,099 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 731 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 722 | 5.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 627 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 532 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 441 | 3.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 288 | 2.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 191 | 1.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 105 | 0.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.25% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.14% |
| Total | 12,503 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongao Poblacion grew from 6,419 in 1990 to 15,462 in 2020, an increase of 9,043 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.57%, or an increase of 2,959 people, from the previous population of 12,503 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,419 | – | |
| 7,139 | 2.01% | |
| 7,193 | 0.16% | |
| 9,320 | 3.64% | |
| 11,158 | 6.77% | |
| 12,503 | 2.19% | |
| 15,462 | 4.57% |
Location
Bongao Poblacion is situated at approximately 5.0299, 119.7709, in the island of Bongao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.5 meters or 21.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongao Poblacion 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.