Bacong, Municipality of Caluya, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Caluya |
| Postal code | 5711 |
| Population (2020) | 650 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Sibay |
| Coordinates | 11.8530, 121.5189 (11° 51' North, 121° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.8 meters (101.0 feet) |
Bacong is a barangay in the municipality of Caluya, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 650. This represented 1.67% of the total population of Caluya.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacong in the 2015 Census was 640 broken down into 111 households or an average of 5.77 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 297 | 59 | 5.03 | |
| 366 | 76 | 4.82 | |
| 365 | 68 | 5.37 | |
| 513 | 94 | 5.46 | |
| 636 | 110 | 5.78 | |
| 640 | 111 | 5.77 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacong is 5 to 9, with 102 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 12.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 102 | 15.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 15.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 9.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 8.28% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 5.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 4.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 4.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 1.25% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.78% |
| Total | 640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacong grew from 297 in 1990 to 650 in 2020, an increase of 353 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.33%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 640 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | – | |
| 366 | 3.99% | |
| 365 | -0.06% | |
| 513 | 4.81% | |
| 636 | 8.14% | |
| 640 | 0.12% | |
| 650 | 0.33% |
Location
Bacong is situated at approximately 11.8530, 121.5189, in the island of Sibay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.8 meters or 101.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacong 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.