Bongol, Municipality of Janiuay, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Janiuay |
| Postal code | 5034 |
| Population (2020) | 2,228 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.9513, 122.4860 (10° 57' North, 122° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.5 meters (247.7 feet) |
Bongol is a barangay in the municipality of Janiuay, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,228. This represented 3.34% of the total population of Janiuay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongol in the 2015 Census was 1,722 broken down into 344 households or an average of 5.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,100 | 200 | 5.50 | |
| 1,188 | 214 | 5.55 | |
| 1,183 | 236 | 5.01 | |
| 1,509 | 322 | 4.69 | |
| 1,554 | 315 | 4.93 | |
| 1,722 | 344 | 5.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongol is 5 to 9, with 202 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 202 | 11.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 10.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 138 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 115 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 85 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 62 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.10% |
| Total | 1,722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongol grew from 1,100 in 1990 to 2,228 in 2020, an increase of 1,128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.57%, or an increase of 506 people, from the previous population of 1,722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,100 | – | |
| 1,188 | 1.45% | |
| 1,187 | -0.02% | |
| 1,509 | 3.37% | |
| 1,554 | 1.08% | |
| 1,722 | 1.97% | |
| 2,228 | 5.57% |
Location
Bongol is situated at approximately 10.9513, 122.4860, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.5 meters or 247.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongol 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.