Bongyas, Municipality of Catmon, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Catmon |
| Postal code | 6006 |
| Population (2020) | 384 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.6539, 123.9291 (10° 39' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 328.0 meters (1,076.1 feet) |
Bongyas is a barangay in the municipality of Catmon, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 384. This represented 1.14% of the total population of Catmon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongyas in the 2015 Census was 300 broken down into 71 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459 | 86 | 5.34 | |
| 237 | 52 | 4.56 | |
| 286 | 68 | 4.21 | |
| 284 | 70 | 4.06 | |
| 317 | 69 | 4.59 | |
| 300 | 71 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongyas is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 17.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 13.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 11 | 3.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 7.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 6.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 5.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 3.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.67% |
| Total | 300 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongyas fell from 459 in 1990 to 384 in 2020, a decrease of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.33%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 300 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 459 | – | |
| 237 | -11.65% | |
| 286 | 4.11% | |
| 284 | -0.10% | |
| 317 | 4.08% | |
| 300 | -1.04% | |
| 384 | 5.33% |
Location
Bongyas is situated at approximately 10.6539, 123.9291, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 328.0 meters or 1,076.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongyas 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.