Bacung, Municipality of Sumisip, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| Municipality | Sumisip |
| Postal code | 7305 |
| Population (2020) | 2,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.4737, 122.0213 (6° 28' North, 122° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 336.1 meters (1,102.7 feet) |
Bacung is a barangay in the municipality of Sumisip, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,016. This represented 4.26% of the total population of Sumisip.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacung in the 2015 Census was 1,900 broken down into 299 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 976 | 186 | 5.25 | |
| 1,171 | 233 | 5.03 | |
| 1,456 | 275 | 5.29 | |
| 2,337 | 371 | 6.30 | |
| 2,028 | 319 | 6.36 | |
| 1,900 | 299 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacung is 5 to 9, with 306 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.53% |
| 1 to 4 | 249 | 13.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 306 | 16.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 276 | 14.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 235 | 12.37% |
| 20 to 24 | 182 | 9.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 5.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 108 | 5.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 3.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 72 | 3.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 2.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.37% |
| Total | 1,900 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacung grew from 976 in 1990 to 2,016 in 2020, an increase of 1,040 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 1,900 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 976 | – | |
| 1,171 | 3.47% | |
| 1,456 | 4.78% | |
| 2,337 | 6.74% | |
| 2,028 | -5.03% | |
| 1,900 | -1.23% | |
| 2,016 | 1.26% |
Location
Bacung is situated at approximately 6.4737, 122.0213, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 336.1 meters or 1,102.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacung 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.