Bonga, Municipality of Maria, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Maria |
| Postal code | 6229 |
| Population (2020) | 555 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.2122, 123.6359 (9° 13' North, 123° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 132.6 meters (435.0 feet) |
Bonga is a barangay in the municipality of Maria, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 555. This represented 3.86% of the total population of Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonga in the 2015 Census was 506 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 85 | 4.25 | |
| 363 | 87 | 4.17 | |
| 394 | 92 | 4.28 | |
| 437 | 102 | 4.28 | |
| 459 | 106 | 4.33 | |
| 506 | 115 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonga is 5 to 9, with 58 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 37 | 7.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 58 | 11.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 39 | 7.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 9.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 53 | 10.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 6.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 29 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 6.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 2.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 3.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.17% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.99% |
| Total | 506 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonga grew from 361 in 1990 to 555 in 2020, an increase of 194 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.96%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 506 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | – | |
| 363 | 0.10% | |
| 394 | 1.77% | |
| 437 | 1.44% | |
| 459 | 1.80% | |
| 506 | 1.87% | |
| 555 | 1.96% |
Location
Bonga is situated at approximately 9.2122, 123.6359, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 132.6 meters or 435.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonga 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.