Boyongan, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Population (2020) | 682 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6090, 125.5675 (9° 37' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 95.6 meters (313.6 feet) |
Boyongan is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 682. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boyongan in the 2015 Census was 665 broken down into 142 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 56 | 5.52 | |
| 303 | 66 | 4.59 | |
| 381 | 82 | 4.65 | |
| 538 | 103 | 5.22 | |
| 560 | 107 | 5.23 | |
| 665 | 142 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boyongan is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 3.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 13.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 9.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 7.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 7.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.65% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.05% |
| Total | 665 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boyongan grew from 309 in 1990 to 682 in 2020, an increase of 373 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 17 people, from the previous population of 665 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 309 | – | |
| 303 | -0.37% | |
| 381 | 5.03% | |
| 538 | 4.87% | |
| 560 | 1.47% | |
| 665 | 3.33% | |
| 682 | 0.53% |
Location
Boyongan is situated at approximately 9.6090, 125.5675, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 95.6 meters or 313.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boyongan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
- Pananay-an, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Santo Rosario, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
- Timamana, Tubod, Surigao del Norte
- Macalaya, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Tagbongabong, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Mabini, Placer, Surigao del Norte
- Silop, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
- Anislagan, Placer, Surigao del Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.