Bongon, Municipality of Sirawai, Province of Zamboanga del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Norte |
| Municipality | Sirawai |
| Postal code | 7121 |
| Population (2020) | 769 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5314, 122.1068 (7° 32' North, 122° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
Bongon is a barangay in the municipality of Sirawai, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 769. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Sirawai.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongon in the 2015 Census was 725 broken down into 133 households or an average of 5.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | 61 | 5.41 | |
| 422 | 69 | 6.12 | |
| 421 | 79 | 5.33 | |
| 552 | 150 | 3.68 | |
| 666 | 171 | 3.89 | |
| 725 | 133 | 5.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongon is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 2.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 11.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 12.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 12.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 11.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 77 | 10.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 7.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 4.28% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 1.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.97% |
| Total | 725 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongon grew from 330 in 1990 to 769 in 2020, an increase of 439 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 44 people, from the previous population of 725 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 330 | – | |
| 422 | 4.71% | |
| 421 | -0.05% | |
| 552 | 3.81% | |
| 666 | 7.07% | |
| 725 | 1.63% | |
| 769 | 1.25% |
Location
Bongon is situated at approximately 7.5314, 122.1068, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongon 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.