Bongdo, Municipality of San Benito, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | San Benito |
| Postal code | 8423 |
| Population (2020) | 534 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siargao |
| Coordinates | 9.9131, 126.0029 (9° 55' North, 126° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.3 meters (53.5 feet) |
Bongdo is a barangay in the municipality of San Benito, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 534. This represented 9.43% of the total population of San Benito.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongdo in the 2015 Census was 481 broken down into 112 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603 | 114 | 5.29 | |
| 580 | 116 | 5.00 | |
| 535 | 105 | 5.10 | |
| 505 | 111 | 4.55 | |
| 532 | 121 | 4.40 | |
| 481 | 112 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongdo is 5 to 9, with 57 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 9.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 57 | 11.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 11.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 11.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 7.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 6.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.16% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 4.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.46% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.42% |
| Total | 481 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongdo fell from 603 in 1990 to 534 in 2020, a decrease of 69 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 481 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 603 | – | |
| 580 | -0.73% | |
| 535 | -1.72% | |
| 505 | -0.79% | |
| 532 | 1.91% | |
| 481 | -1.90% | |
| 534 | 2.22% |
Location
Bongdo is situated at approximately 9.9131, 126.0029, in the island of Siargao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.3 meters or 53.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongdo 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.