Bagacay, Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Abuyog |
| Postal code | 6510 |
| Population (2020) | 400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5838, 125.1241 (10° 35' North, 125° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 606.1 meters (1,988.5 feet) |
Bagacay is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 400. This represented 0.65% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagacay in the 2015 Census was 500 broken down into 116 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 472 | 82 | 5.76 | |
| 436 | 84 | 5.19 | |
| 501 | 100 | 5.01 | |
| 496 | 102 | 4.86 | |
| 513 | 116 | 4.42 | |
| 500 | 116 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagacay is 10 to 14, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 67 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 53 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 5.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 6.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.40% |
| Total | 500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagacay fell from 472 in 1990 to 400 in 2020, a decrease of 72 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.59%, or a decrease of 100 people, from the previous population of 500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 472 | – | |
| 436 | -1.48% | |
| 501 | 3.02% | |
| 496 | -0.14% | |
| 513 | 1.23% | |
| 500 | -0.49% | |
| 400 | -4.59% |
Location
Bagacay is situated at approximately 10.5838, 125.1241, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 606.1 meters or 1,988.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagacay 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.