Bangcal, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,167 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0102, 123.1938 (10° 1' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 178.7 meters (586.3 feet) |
Bangcal is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,167. This represented 3.62% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangcal in the 2015 Census was 1,126 broken down into 257 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 808 | 168 | 4.81 | |
| 868 | 183 | 4.74 | |
| 939 | 185 | 5.08 | |
| 1,023 | 214 | 4.78 | |
| 1,017 | 216 | 4.71 | |
| 1,126 | 257 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangcal is 10 to 14, with 132 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.22% |
| 1 to 4 | 97 | 8.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 9.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 132 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 10.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 7.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 60 | 5.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 3.29% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.33% |
| Total | 1,126 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangcal grew from 808 in 1990 to 1,167 in 2020, an increase of 359 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 1,126 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 808 | – | |
| 868 | 1.35% | |
| 939 | 1.70% | |
| 1,023 | 1.19% | |
| 1,017 | -0.21% | |
| 1,126 | 1.96% | |
| 1,167 | 0.76% |
Location
Bangcal is situated at approximately 10.0102, 123.1938, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 178.7 meters or 586.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangcal 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.