Tapacon, Municipality of Bingawan, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Bingawan |
| Postal code | 5041 |
| Population (2020) | 910 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1722, 122.5572 (11° 10' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 74.5 meters (244.4 feet) |
Tapacon is a barangay in the municipality of Bingawan, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 910. This represented 5.63% of the total population of Bingawan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tapacon in the 2015 Census was 791 broken down into 177 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 581 | 100 | 5.81 | |
| 542 | 102 | 5.31 | |
| 512 | 91 | 5.63 | |
| 539 | 118 | 4.57 | |
| 675 | 149 | 4.53 | |
| 791 | 177 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tapacon is 10 to 14, with 105 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 12.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 13.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 8.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 65 | 8.22% |
| 30 to 34 | 51 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 7.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.76% |
| Total | 791 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tapacon grew from 581 in 1990 to 910 in 2020, an increase of 329 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.99%, or an increase of 119 people, from the previous population of 791 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 581 | – | |
| 542 | -1.29% | |
| 512 | -1.21% | |
| 539 | 0.71% | |
| 675 | 8.53% | |
| 791 | 3.07% | |
| 910 | 2.99% |
Location
Tapacon is situated at approximately 11.1722, 122.5572, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 74.5 meters or 244.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tapacon 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.