Bengkol, Municipality of South Ubian, Province of Tawi-Tawi
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Tawi-Tawi |
| Municipality | South Ubian |
| Postal code | 7504 |
| Population (2020) | 924 |
| Coordinates | 5.2033, 120.5840 (5° 12' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.0 meters (9.8 feet) |
Bengkol is a barangay in the municipality of South Ubian, in the province of Tawi-Tawi. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 924. This represented 3.12% of the total population of South Ubian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bengkol in the 2015 Census was 756 broken down into 162 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 114 | 5.57 | |
| 685 | 136 | 5.04 | |
| 802 | 157 | 5.11 | |
| 900 | 161 | 5.59 | |
| 820 | 176 | 4.66 | |
| 756 | 162 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bengkol is 15 to 19, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 55 | 7.28% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 9.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.38% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 13.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 11.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 2.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 3.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.53% |
| Total | 756 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bengkol grew from 635 in 1990 to 924 in 2020, an increase of 289 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.31%, or an increase of 168 people, from the previous population of 756 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 635 | – | |
| 685 | 1.43% | |
| 802 | 3.44% | |
| 900 | 1.60% | |
| 820 | -3.33% | |
| 756 | -1.54% | |
| 924 | 4.31% |
Location
Bengkol is situated at approximately 5.2033, 120.5840. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.0 meters or 9.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bengkol 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.