Barongcot, Municipality of Dangcagan, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Dangcagan |
| Postal code | 8719 |
| Population (2020) | 2,537 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5905, 124.9986 (7° 35' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 363.7 meters (1,193.2 feet) |
Barongcot is a barangay in the municipality of Dangcagan, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,537. This represented 9.73% of the total population of Dangcagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barongcot in the 2015 Census was 2,177 broken down into 501 households or an average of 4.35 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,046 | 178 | 5.88 | |
| 1,283 | 235 | 5.46 | |
| 1,470 | 289 | 5.09 | |
| 1,823 | 356 | 5.12 | |
| 2,006 | 438 | 4.58 | |
| 2,177 | 501 | 4.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barongcot is 5 to 9, with 307 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 236 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 307 | 14.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 268 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 193 | 8.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 193 | 8.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 155 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 136 | 6.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 112 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 101 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 108 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 3.19% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.96% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.59% |
| Total | 2,192 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barongcot grew from 1,046 in 1990 to 2,537 in 2020, an increase of 1,491 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.12%, or an increase of 345 people, from the previous population of 2,192 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,046 | – | |
| 1,283 | 3.90% | |
| 1,470 | 2.96% | |
| 1,823 | 3.01% | |
| 2,006 | 3.54% | |
| 2,192 | 1.70% | |
| 2,537 | 3.12% |
Location
Barongcot is situated at approximately 7.5905, 124.9986, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 363.7 meters or 1,193.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barongcot 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.