Bacalan, Municipality of Sebaste, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Sebaste |
| Postal code | 5709 |
| Population (2020) | 2,400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5503, 122.0897 (11° 33' North, 122° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.9 meters (114.5 feet) |
Bacalan is a barangay in the municipality of Sebaste, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,400. This represented 12.76% of the total population of Sebaste.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacalan in the 2015 Census was 2,470 broken down into 551 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,603 | 310 | 5.17 | |
| 1,787 | 363 | 4.92 | |
| 1,945 | 394 | 4.94 | |
| 2,121 | 491 | 4.32 | |
| 2,332 | 515 | 4.53 | |
| 2,470 | 551 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacalan is 10 to 14, with 275 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 7.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 257 | 10.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 275 | 11.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 263 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 216 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 168 | 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 | 155 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 158 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 156 | 6.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 116 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 77 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 1.62% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.58% |
| Total | 2,470 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacalan grew from 1,603 in 1990 to 2,400 in 2020, an increase of 797 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.60%, or a decrease of 70 people, from the previous population of 2,470 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,603 | – | |
| 1,787 | 2.06% | |
| 1,945 | 1.83% | |
| 2,121 | 1.20% | |
| 2,332 | 3.51% | |
| 2,470 | 1.10% | |
| 2,400 | -0.60% |
Location
Bacalan is situated at approximately 11.5503, 122.0897, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.9 meters or 114.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacalan 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.