Bongliw, Municipality of Laoang, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Laoang |
| Postal code | 6411 |
| Population (2020) | 723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5093, 125.0254 (12° 31' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 0.5 meters (1.6 feet) |
Bongliw is a barangay in the municipality of Laoang, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 723. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Laoang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongliw in the 2015 Census was 741 broken down into 167 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 104 | 5.46 | |
| 652 | 123 | 5.30 | |
| 620 | 129 | 4.81 | |
| 728 | 144 | 5.06 | |
| 743 | 144 | 5.16 | |
| 741 | 167 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongliw is 10 to 14, with 112 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 9.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 15.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 11.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 5.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 5.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 4.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 46 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 2.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.40% |
| Total | 741 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongliw grew from 568 in 1990 to 723 in 2020, an increase of 155 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.52%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 741 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 568 | – | |
| 652 | 2.62% | |
| 620 | -1.07% | |
| 728 | 2.24% | |
| 743 | 0.75% | |
| 741 | -0.05% | |
| 723 | -0.52% |
Location
Bongliw is situated at approximately 12.5093, 125.0254, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 0.5 meters or 1.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongliw 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.