Bagacay, Municipality of Larena, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Larena |
| Postal code | 6226 |
| Population (2020) | 593 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2606, 123.5976 (9° 16' North, 123° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.8 meters (78.1 feet) |
Bagacay is a barangay in the municipality of Larena, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 593. This represented 4.10% of the total population of Larena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagacay in the 2015 Census was 546 broken down into 123 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 410 | 74 | 5.54 | |
| 424 | 80 | 5.30 | |
| 499 | 83 | 6.01 | |
| 512 | 106 | 4.83 | |
| 631 | 140 | 4.51 | |
| 546 | 123 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagacay is 20 to 24, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 4.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 8.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 47 | 8.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 10.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 61 | 11.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 5.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 7.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 5.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 37 | 6.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 24 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 2.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 2.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 3.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.01% |
| Total | 546 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagacay grew from 410 in 1990 to 593 in 2020, an increase of 183 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 546 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 410 | – | |
| 424 | 0.63% | |
| 499 | 3.55% | |
| 512 | 0.36% | |
| 631 | 7.90% | |
| 546 | -2.72% | |
| 593 | 1.75% |
Location
Bagacay is situated at approximately 9.2606, 123.5976, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters or 78.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagacay 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.