Bangon, Municipality of Balangkayan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Balangkayan |
| Postal code | 6801 |
| Population (2020) | 295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.4117, 125.4715 (11° 25' North, 125° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the municipality of Balangkayan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 295. This represented 2.90% of the total population of Balangkayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 288 broken down into 70 households or an average of 4.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 51 | 5.16 | |
| 344 | 68 | 5.06 | |
| 200 | 44 | 4.55 | |
| 219 | 54 | 4.06 | |
| 234 | 52 | 4.50 | |
| 288 | 70 | 4.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 5 to 9, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 29 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 17.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 26 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 18 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 6.60% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 10.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 12 | 4.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 6 | 2.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 5.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 4.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.39% |
| Total | 288 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 263 in 1990 to 295 in 2020, an increase of 32 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 7 people, from the previous population of 288 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | – | |
| 344 | 5.16% | |
| 200 | -10.98% | |
| 219 | 1.26% | |
| 234 | 2.44% | |
| 288 | 4.03% | |
| 295 | 0.51% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 11.4117, 125.4715, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Catadman, Basey, Samar
- San Roque, Marabut, Samar
- Maybunga, Balangiga, Eastern Samar
- Bolusao, Lawaan, Eastern Samar
- Maca-anga, Llorente, Eastern Samar
- Magtino, Llorente, Eastern Samar
- Cantubi, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- Caisawan, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- Basiao, Basey, Samar
- Julag, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- Cabay, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- Guinpoliran, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.