Bagacay West, Municipality of La Paz, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | La Paz |
| Postal code | 6508 |
| Population (2020) | 216 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.9098, 124.9094 (10° 55' North, 124° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.9 meters (488.5 feet) |
Bagacay West is a barangay in the municipality of La Paz, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 216. This represented 1.13% of the total population of La Paz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagacay West in the 2015 Census was 240 broken down into 62 households or an average of 3.87 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 26 | 6.04 | |
| 176 | 33 | 5.33 | |
| 209 | 36 | 5.81 | |
| 232 | 46 | 5.04 | |
| 273 | 50 | 5.46 | |
| 240 | 62 | 3.87 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagacay West is 10 to 14, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 30 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 34 | 14.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 10.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 15 | 6.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 15 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 12 | 5.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 240 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagacay West grew from 157 in 1990 to 216 in 2020, an increase of 59 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.19%, or a decrease of 24 people, from the previous population of 240 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | – | |
| 176 | 2.16% | |
| 209 | 3.75% | |
| 232 | 1.45% | |
| 273 | 6.10% | |
| 240 | -2.42% | |
| 216 | -2.19% |
Location
Bagacay West is situated at approximately 10.9098, 124.9094, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.9 meters or 488.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagacay West 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.