Bugcaon, Municipality of Lantapan, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Lantapan |
| Postal code | 8722 |
| Population (2020) | 5,839 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.0456, 125.1120 (8° 3' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 447.5 meters (1,468.2 feet) |
Bugcaon is a barangay in the municipality of Lantapan, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,839. This represented 8.85% of the total population of Lantapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugcaon in the 2015 Census was 5,338 broken down into 1,054 households or an average of 5.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,886 | 522 | 5.53 | |
| 3,493 | 636 | 5.49 | |
| 3,874 | 738 | 5.25 | |
| 4,118 | 853 | 4.83 | |
| 5,158 | 1,073 | 4.81 | |
| 5,338 | 1,054 | 5.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugcaon is 10 to 14, with 658 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 144 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 567 | 10.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 657 | 12.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 658 | 12.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 567 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 455 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 460 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 373 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 358 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 303 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 242 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 176 | 3.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 168 | 3.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 111 | 2.05% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 0.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.48% |
| Total | 5,412 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugcaon grew from 2,886 in 1990 to 5,839 in 2020, an increase of 2,953 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.61%, or an increase of 427 people, from the previous population of 5,412 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,886 | – | |
| 3,493 | 3.64% | |
| 3,874 | 2.24% | |
| 4,140 | 0.92% | |
| 5,182 | 8.51% | |
| 5,412 | 0.83% | |
| 5,839 | 1.61% |
Location
Bugcaon is situated at approximately 8.0456, 125.1120, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 447.5 meters or 1,468.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugcaon 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.