Bancal, Municipality of Carles, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Carles |
| Postal code | 5019 |
| Population (2020) | 5,857 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.5571, 123.1594 (11° 33' North, 123° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Bancal is a barangay in the municipality of Carles, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,857. This represented 8.06% of the total population of Carles.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bancal in the 2015 Census was 5,652 broken down into 1,342 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,352 | 597 | 5.61 | |
| 3,762 | 720 | 5.23 | |
| 4,055 | 752 | 5.39 | |
| 4,126 | 903 | 4.57 | |
| 4,664 | 955 | 4.88 | |
| 5,652 | 1,342 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bancal is 5 to 9, with 719 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 42 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 117 | 2.07% |
| 1 to 4 | 567 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 719 | 12.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 642 | 11.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 542 | 9.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 528 | 9.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 409 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 377 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 351 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 289 | 5.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 244 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 203 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 200 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 188 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 111 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 64 | 1.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 59 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 0.74% |
| Total | 5,652 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bancal grew from 3,352 in 1990 to 5,857 in 2020, an increase of 2,505 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 205 people, from the previous population of 5,652 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,352 | – | |
| 3,762 | 2.19% | |
| 4,055 | 1.62% | |
| 4,126 | 0.24% | |
| 4,664 | 4.56% | |
| 5,652 | 3.73% | |
| 5,857 | 0.75% |
Location
Bancal is situated at approximately 11.5571, 123.1594, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bancal 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.