Bacong, Municipality of Babatngon, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Babatngon |
| Postal code | 6520 |
| Population (2020) | 529 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.4071, 124.8120 (11° 24' North, 124° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.1 meters (75.8 feet) |
Bacong is a barangay in the municipality of Babatngon, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 529. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Babatngon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacong in the 2015 Census was 527 broken down into 117 households or an average of 4.50 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 48 | 5.79 | |
| 327 | 54 | 6.06 | |
| 355 | 68 | 5.22 | |
| 412 | 87 | 4.74 | |
| 382 | 90 | 4.24 | |
| 527 | 117 | 4.50 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacong is 1 to 4, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 3.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 13.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 63 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 11.39% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 11.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 6.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 31 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 2.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.95% |
| Total | 527 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacong grew from 278 in 1990 to 529 in 2020, an increase of 251 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 527 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 278 | – | |
| 327 | 3.09% | |
| 355 | 1.78% | |
| 412 | 2.07% | |
| 382 | -2.71% | |
| 527 | 6.32% | |
| 529 | 0.08% |
Location
Bacong is situated at approximately 11.4071, 124.8120, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.1 meters or 75.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bacong 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.