Bug‑ang, Municipality of Toboso, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Toboso |
| Postal code | 5125 |
| Population (2020) | 6,727 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.7150, 123.3788 (10° 43' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 241.8 meters (793.3 feet) |
Bug‑ang is a barangay in the municipality of Toboso, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,727. This represented 15.48% of the total population of Toboso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bug-ang in the 2015 Census was 6,295 broken down into 1,439 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,549 | 871 | 5.22 | |
| 5,363 | 1,006 | 5.33 | |
| 5,655 | 1,068 | 5.29 | |
| 5,840 | 1,211 | 4.82 | |
| 5,866 | 1,181 | 4.97 | |
| 6,295 | 1,439 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bug-ang is 5 to 9, with 725 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 141 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 637 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 725 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 684 | 10.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 717 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 629 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 476 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 386 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 352 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 318 | 5.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 287 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 294 | 4.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 216 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 172 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 93 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 86 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 48 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.54% |
| Total | 6,295 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bug-ang grew from 4,549 in 1990 to 6,727 in 2020, an increase of 2,178 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.41%, or an increase of 432 people, from the previous population of 6,295 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,549 | – | |
| 5,380 | 3.19% | |
| 5,665 | 1.11% | |
| 5,840 | 0.42% | |
| 5,866 | 0.16% | |
| 6,295 | 1.35% | |
| 6,727 | 1.41% |
Location
Bug‑ang is situated at approximately 10.7150, 123.3788, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 241.8 meters or 793.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bug‑ang 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.