Bangon, Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tanauan |
| Postal code | 6502 |
| Population (2020) | 832 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.0721, 124.9764 (11° 4' North, 124° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the municipality of Tanauan, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 832. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Tanauan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 799 broken down into 241 households or an average of 3.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 536 | 123 | 4.36 | |
| 590 | 138 | 4.28 | |
| 735 | 160 | 4.59 | |
| 741 | 183 | 4.05 | |
| 706 | 173 | 4.08 | |
| 799 | 241 | 3.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 10 to 14, with 85 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 60 to 64, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 10.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 78 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 85 | 10.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 78 | 9.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 10.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 5.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 6.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.25% |
| Total | 799 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 536 in 1990 to 832 in 2020, an increase of 296 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.86%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 799 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 536 | – | |
| 590 | 1.81% | |
| 735 | 4.82% | |
| 741 | 0.11% | |
| 706 | -1.75% | |
| 799 | 2.38% | |
| 832 | 0.86% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 11.0721, 124.9764, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bangon 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.