Bagong Silang, Municipality of Laak, Province of Davao de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao de Oro (Compostela Valley) |
| Municipality | Laak |
| Postal code | 8810 |
| Population (2020) | 948 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7421, 125.7638 (7° 45' North, 125° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 129.0 meters (423.2 feet) |
Bagong Silang is a barangay in the municipality of Laak, in the province of Davao de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 948. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Laak.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 1,047 broken down into 229 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 903 | 180 | 5.02 | |
| 1,041 | 191 | 5.45 | |
| 1,084 | 212 | 5.11 | |
| 1,159 | 240 | 4.83 | |
| 1,063 | 204 | 5.21 | |
| 1,047 | 229 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 5 to 9, with 138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 101 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 13.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 93 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 4.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 4.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,047 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang grew from 903 in 1990 to 948 in 2020, an increase of 45 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.07%, or a decrease of 99 people, from the previous population of 1,047 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 903 | – | |
| 1,041 | 2.70% | |
| 1,084 | 0.87% | |
| 1,159 | 0.93% | |
| 1,063 | -3.10% | |
| 1,047 | -0.29% | |
| 948 | -2.07% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 7.7421, 125.7638, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 129.0 meters or 423.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang 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.