Bongalao, Municipality of Sibuco, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sibuco |
| Postal code | 7122 |
| Population (2020) | 694 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.1879, 121.9252 (7° 11' North, 121° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.1 meters (102.0 feet) |
Bongalao is a barangay in the municipality of Sibuco, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 694. This represented 1.93% of the total population of Sibuco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongalao in the 2015 Census was 656 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 515 | 86 | 5.99 | |
| 416 | 73 | 5.70 | |
| 529 | 89 | 5.94 | |
| 598 | 135 | 4.43 | |
| 718 | 149 | 4.82 | |
| 656 | 148 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongalao is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 10.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 13.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 71 | 10.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 8.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 9.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 9.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 3.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | – | 0.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.15% |
| Total | 656 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongalao grew from 515 in 1990 to 694 in 2020, an increase of 179 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.19%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 656 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 515 | – | |
| 416 | -3.92% | |
| 529 | 5.29% | |
| 598 | 1.71% | |
| 718 | 6.88% | |
| 656 | -1.70% | |
| 694 | 1.19% |
Location
Bongalao is situated at approximately 7.1879, 121.9252, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.1 meters or 102.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongalao 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.