Bagsak, Municipality of Parang, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Parang |
| Postal code | 7408 |
| Population (2020) | 2,133 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.8933, 120.9354 (5° 54' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.0 meters (88.6 feet) |
Bagsak is a barangay in the municipality of Parang, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,133. This represented 2.98% of the total population of Parang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagsak in the 2015 Census was 1,891 broken down into 288 households or an average of 6.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,257 | 259 | 4.85 | |
| 1,034 | 181 | 5.71 | |
| 1,103 | 201 | 5.49 | |
| 1,565 | 249 | 6.29 | |
| 1,618 | 245 | 6.60 | |
| 1,891 | 288 | 6.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagsak is 5 to 9, with 250 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 201 | 10.63% |
| 5 to 9 | 250 | 13.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 11.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 158 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 239 | 12.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 8.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 79 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 1.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 0.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 0.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.21% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.16% |
| Total | 1,891 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Bagsak grew from 1,257 in 1990 to 2,133 in 2020, an increase of 876 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.57%, or an increase of 242 people, from the previous population of 1,891 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,257 | – | |
| 1,034 | -3.59% | |
| 1,103 | 1.39% | |
| 1,565 | 4.94% | |
| 1,618 | 1.22% | |
| 1,891 | 3.01% | |
| 2,133 | 2.57% |
Location
Bagsak is situated at approximately 5.8933, 120.9354, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.0 meters or 88.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagsak 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.