Bakong, 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) | 739 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 6.0703, 121.0909 (6° 4' North, 121° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 166.8 meters (547.2 feet) |
Bakong is a barangay in the municipality of Patikul, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 739. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Patikul.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bakong in the 2015 Census was 677 broken down into 134 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 673 | 129 | 5.22 | |
| 504 | 96 | 5.25 | |
| 675 | 114 | 5.92 | |
| 816 | 160 | 5.10 | |
| 635 | 126 | 5.04 | |
| 677 | 134 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bakong is 5 to 9, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 65 to 69, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 7.09% |
| 5 to 9 | 103 | 15.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 100 | 14.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 12.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 32 | 4.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 8.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 12.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 3.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.84% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 677 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bakong grew from 673 in 1990 to 739 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.86%, or an increase of 62 people, from the previous population of 677 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 673 | – | |
| 504 | -5.27% | |
| 675 | 6.46% | |
| 816 | 2.65% | |
| 635 | -8.72% | |
| 677 | 1.23% | |
| 739 | 1.86% |
Location
Bakong is situated at approximately 6.0703, 121.0909, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 166.8 meters or 547.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bakong 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.