Bacahan, Municipality of Midsalip, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Midsalip |
| Postal code | 7021 |
| Population (2020) | 1,195 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0310, 123.3497 (8° 2' North, 123° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 318.9 meters (1,046.2 feet) |
Bacahan is a barangay in the municipality of Midsalip, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,195. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Midsalip.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacahan in the 2015 Census was 916 broken down into 237 households or an average of 3.86 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 795 | 157 | 5.06 | |
| 855 | 176 | 4.86 | |
| 971 | 199 | 4.88 | |
| 1,009 | 218 | 4.63 | |
| 1,043 | 222 | 4.70 | |
| 916 | 237 | 3.86 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacahan is 10 to 14, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 93 | 10.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 11.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 64 | 6.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 55 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 7.64% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 7.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 47 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 3.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.76% |
| Total | 916 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacahan grew from 798 in 1990 to 1,195 in 2020, an increase of 397 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.76%, or an increase of 279 people, from the previous population of 916 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 798 | – | |
| 855 | 1.30% | |
| 971 | 2.77% | |
| 1,009 | 0.53% | |
| 1,043 | 1.21% | |
| 916 | -2.44% | |
| 1,195 | 5.76% |
Location
Bacahan is situated at approximately 8.0310, 123.3497, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 318.9 meters or 1,046.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacahan 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.