Bangon, Municipality of Gamay, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Gamay |
| Postal code | 6422 |
| Population (2020) | 1,196 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3651, 125.2360 (12° 22' North, 125° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.1 meters (46.3 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the municipality of Gamay, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,196. This represented 5.12% of the total population of Gamay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 1,350 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348 | 73 | 4.77 | |
| 489 | 114 | 4.29 | |
| 691 | 155 | 4.46 | |
| 875 | 200 | 4.38 | |
| 1,126 | 256 | 4.40 | |
| 1,350 | 311 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 10 to 14, with 170 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 7.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 170 | 12.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 164 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 122 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 98 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 98 | 7.20% |
| 35 to 39 | 86 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 54 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.03% |
| Total | 1,361 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 348 in 1990 to 1,196 in 2020, an increase of 848 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.68%, or a decrease of 165 people, from the previous population of 1,361 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 348 | – | |
| 489 | 6.58% | |
| 702 | 8.06% | |
| 875 | 3.08% | |
| 1,126 | 9.61% | |
| 1,361 | 3.67% | |
| 1,196 | -2.68% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 12.3651, 125.2360, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.1 meters or 46.3 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.