Bangcogon, Municipality of Oslob, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Oslob |
| Postal code | 6025 |
| Population (2020) | 1,231 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 9.4543, 123.3750 (9° 27' North, 123° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.5 meters (83.7 feet) |
Bangcogon is a barangay in the municipality of Oslob, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,231. This represented 4.21% of the total population of Oslob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangcogon in the 2015 Census was 1,108 broken down into 243 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 733 | 161 | 4.55 | |
| 880 | 161 | 5.47 | |
| 856 | 174 | 4.92 | |
| 894 | 206 | 4.34 | |
| 952 | 216 | 4.41 | |
| 1,108 | 243 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangcogon is 15 to 19, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 6.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 105 | 9.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 110 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 95 | 8.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 85 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 66 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 61 | 5.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 4.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 2.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 2.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 2.08% |
| Total | 1,108 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangcogon grew from 733 in 1990 to 1,231 in 2020, an increase of 498 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.24%, or an increase of 123 people, from the previous population of 1,108 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 733 | – | |
| 880 | 3.48% | |
| 856 | -0.59% | |
| 894 | 0.60% | |
| 952 | 2.31% | |
| 1,108 | 2.93% | |
| 1,231 | 2.24% |
Location
Bangcogon is situated at approximately 9.4543, 123.3750, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.5 meters or 83.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangcogon 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.