Bongco, Municipality of Loon, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Loon |
| Postal code | 6327 |
| Population (2020) | 429 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8050, 123.8531 (9° 48' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 167.8 meters (550.5 feet) |
Bongco is a barangay in the municipality of Loon, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 429. This represented 0.97% of the total population of Loon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongco in the 2015 Census was 415 broken down into 97 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | 62 | 4.45 | |
| 310 | 70 | 4.43 | |
| 329 | 68 | 4.84 | |
| 317 | 75 | 4.23 | |
| 328 | 77 | 4.26 | |
| 415 | 97 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongco is 1 to 4, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 42 | 10.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 39 | 9.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 37 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 32 | 7.71% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.75% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 20 | 4.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 6.75% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 2.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 3.37% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.93% |
| Total | 415 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongco grew from 276 in 1990 to 429 in 2020, an increase of 153 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 14 people, from the previous population of 415 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | – | |
| 310 | 2.20% | |
| 329 | 1.28% | |
| 317 | -0.51% | |
| 328 | 1.25% | |
| 415 | 4.58% | |
| 429 | 0.70% |
Location
Bongco is situated at approximately 9.8050, 123.8531, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 167.8 meters or 550.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongco 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.