Bagacay, Municipality of Palapag, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Palapag |
| Postal code | 6421 |
| Population (2020) | 1,248 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5004, 125.1474 (12° 30' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.4 meters (70.2 feet) |
Bagacay is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,248. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagacay in the 2015 Census was 1,564 broken down into 283 households or an average of 5.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 527 | 103 | 5.12 | |
| 604 | 108 | 5.59 | |
| 975 | 169 | 5.77 | |
| 1,092 | 203 | 5.38 | |
| 1,250 | 238 | 5.25 | |
| 1,564 | 283 | 5.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagacay is 1 to 4, with 208 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 | 41 | 2.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 208 | 13.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 199 | 12.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 191 | 12.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 165 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 11.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 109 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 3.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 2.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 2.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.02% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.51% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.32% |
| Total | 1,564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagacay grew from 527 in 1990 to 1,248 in 2020, an increase of 721 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.64%, or a decrease of 316 people, from the previous population of 1,564 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 527 | – | |
| 604 | 2.59% | |
| 975 | 10.81% | |
| 1,092 | 1.58% | |
| 1,250 | 5.04% | |
| 1,564 | 4.36% | |
| 1,248 | -4.64% |
Location
Bagacay is situated at approximately 12.5004, 125.1474, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.4 meters or 70.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagacay shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bangon, Palapag, Northern Samar
- Cabatuan, Palapag, Northern Samar
- Maragano, Palapag, Northern Samar
- San Jose, Mapanas, Northern Samar
- Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar
- Magtaon, Mapanas, Northern Samar
- Matambag, Palapag, Northern Samar
- Nagbobtac, Palapag, Northern Samar
- Osmeña, Palapag, Northern Samar
- Simora, Palapag, Northern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.