Bacjao, Municipality of Balangiga, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangiga |
| Postal code | 6812 |
| Population (2020) | 623 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1005, 125.4343 (11° 6' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) |
Bacjao is a barangay in the municipality of Balangiga, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 623. This represented 4.34% of the total population of Balangiga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacjao in the 2015 Census was 569 broken down into 144 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 | 84 | 4.94 | |
| 459 | 90 | 5.10 | |
| 467 | 96 | 4.86 | |
| 507 | 116 | 4.37 | |
| 527 | 118 | 4.47 | |
| 569 | 144 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacjao is 5 to 9, with 68 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 7.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 9.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 67 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 56 | 9.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 34 | 5.98% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 5.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 5.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.76% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.58% |
| Total | 569 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacjao grew from 415 in 1990 to 623 in 2020, an increase of 208 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.93%, or an increase of 54 people, from the previous population of 569 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 415 | – | |
| 459 | 1.91% | |
| 467 | 0.37% | |
| 507 | 1.14% | |
| 527 | 1.42% | |
| 569 | 1.47% | |
| 623 | 1.93% |
Location
Bacjao is situated at approximately 11.1005, 125.4343, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacjao 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.