Baclayan, Municipality of New Lucena, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | New Lucena |
| Postal code | 5005 |
| Population (2020) | 2,246 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8711, 122.5892 (10° 52' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 26.3 meters (86.3 feet) |
Baclayan is a barangay in the municipality of New Lucena, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,246. This represented 9.24% of the total population of New Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baclayan in the 2015 Census was 1,989 broken down into 451 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,354 | 256 | 5.29 | |
| 1,348 | 253 | 5.33 | |
| 1,498 | 306 | 4.90 | |
| 1,795 | 380 | 4.72 | |
| 1,884 | 416 | 4.53 | |
| 1,989 | 451 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baclayan is 5 to 9, with 202 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 202 | 10.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 9.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 8.23% |
| 20 to 24 | 192 | 9.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 149 | 7.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 104 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.04% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 2.09% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 2.09% |
| Total | 2,006 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Baclayan grew from 1,354 in 1990 to 2,246 in 2020, an increase of 892 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.41%, or an increase of 240 people, from the previous population of 2,006 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,354 | – | |
| 1,348 | -0.08% | |
| 1,498 | 2.29% | |
| 1,795 | 2.53% | |
| 1,884 | 1.78% | |
| 2,006 | 1.20% | |
| 2,246 | 2.41% |
Location
Baclayan is situated at approximately 10.8711, 122.5892, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 26.3 meters or 86.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baclayan 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.