Bangon, Municipality of San Policarpo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Policarpo |
| Postal code | 6821 |
| Population (2020) | 239 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2223, 125.4258 (12° 13' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.6 meters (261.2 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the municipality of San Policarpo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 239. This represented 1.56% of the total population of San Policarpo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 245 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 | 38 | 5.13 | |
| 198 | 36 | 5.50 | |
| 187 | 33 | 5.67 | |
| 214 | 43 | 4.98 | |
| 176 | 40 | 4.40 | |
| 245 | 59 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 1 to 4, with 39 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 60 to 64, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 15.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 9.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 9.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 12.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 12.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 4 | 1.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 9 | 3.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 14 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 1.22% |
| Total | 245 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 195 in 1990 to 239 in 2020, an increase of 44 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 245 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 195 | – | |
| 198 | 0.29% | |
| 187 | -1.22% | |
| 214 | 1.88% | |
| 176 | -6.87% | |
| 245 | 6.50% | |
| 239 | -0.52% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 12.2223, 125.4258, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.6 meters or 261.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pangpang, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Japunan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Santa Cruz, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Cajagwayan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Tan-awan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar
- Balud (Poblacion), Arteche, Eastern Samar
- Cadian, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Rizal, Oras, Eastern Samar
- Buntay, Oras, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.