Bagte, Municipality of Quinapondan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Quinapondan |
| Postal code | 6810 |
| Population (2020) | 1,286 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.2053, 125.5297 (11° 12' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Bagte is a barangay in the municipality of Quinapondan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,286. This represented 8.86% of the total population of Quinapondan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagte in the 2015 Census was 1,368 broken down into 322 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 798 | 140 | 5.70 | |
| 752 | 148 | 5.08 | |
| 1,007 | 181 | 5.56 | |
| 1,072 | 211 | 5.08 | |
| 989 | 199 | 4.97 | |
| 1,368 | 322 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagte is 10 to 14, with 172 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 125 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 172 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 12.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 8.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 81 | 5.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 5.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 82 | 5.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 1.46% |
| Total | 1,368 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagte grew from 798 in 1990 to 1,286 in 2020, an increase of 488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.29%, or a decrease of 82 people, from the previous population of 1,368 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 798 | – | |
| 752 | -1.11% | |
| 1,007 | 6.46% | |
| 1,072 | 0.87% | |
| 989 | -2.89% | |
| 1,368 | 6.37% | |
| 1,286 | -1.29% |
Location
Bagte is situated at approximately 11.2053, 125.5297, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagte shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Cambilla, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Barangay No. 7 (Poblacion), Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Barangay No. 4 (Poblacion), Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Barangay No. 6 (Poblacion), Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- San Vicente, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Buenavista, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar
- Aguinaldo, General Macarthur, Eastern Samar
- Quirino, General Macarthur, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.