Bacong, Municipality of Dumangas, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Dumangas |
| Postal code | 5006 |
| Population (2020) | 1,385 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8471, 122.7149 (10° 51' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Bacong is a barangay in the municipality of Dumangas, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,385. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Dumangas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacong in the 2015 Census was 1,331 broken down into 323 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 927 | 170 | 5.45 | |
| 1,005 | 205 | 4.90 | |
| 1,110 | 229 | 4.85 | |
| 1,163 | 270 | 4.31 | |
| 1,286 | 282 | 4.56 | |
| 1,331 | 323 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bacong are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 120 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 120 | 9.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 98 | 7.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 116 | 8.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 6.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 89 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 79 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 5.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 75 | 5.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 5.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 54 | 4.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 3.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 2.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.80% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 2.25% |
| Total | 1,331 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacong grew from 927 in 1990 to 1,385 in 2020, an increase of 458 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.84%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 1,331 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 927 | – | |
| 1,005 | 1.53% | |
| 1,110 | 2.15% | |
| 1,163 | 0.65% | |
| 1,286 | 3.73% | |
| 1,331 | 0.66% | |
| 1,385 | 0.84% |
Location
Bacong is situated at approximately 10.8471, 122.7149, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 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.