Bacolod, Municipality of Cagwait, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cagwait |
| Postal code | 8304 |
| Population (2020) | 2,168 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9215, 126.2868 (8° 55' North, 126° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Bacolod is a barangay in the municipality of Cagwait, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,168. This represented 9.97% of the total population of Cagwait.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacolod in the 2015 Census was 2,070 broken down into 452 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | 281 | 5.74 | |
| 1,572 | 297 | 5.29 | |
| 2,034 | 338 | 6.02 | |
| 2,192 | 394 | 5.56 | |
| 1,716 | 383 | 4.48 | |
| 2,070 | 452 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacolod is 10 to 14, with 249 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 21 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 193 | 9.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 10.82% |
| 10 to 14 | 249 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 219 | 10.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 165 | 7.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 146 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 114 | 5.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 38 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.21% |
| Total | 2,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacolod grew from 1,614 in 1990 to 2,168 in 2020, an increase of 554 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.98%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 2,070 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | – | |
| 1,572 | -0.49% | |
| 2,034 | 5.68% | |
| 2,192 | 1.04% | |
| 1,716 | -8.53% | |
| 2,070 | 3.64% | |
| 2,168 | 0.98% |
Location
Bacolod is situated at approximately 8.9215, 126.2868, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacolod 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.