Bangon, 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) | 304 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.5122, 125.1416 (12° 31' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the municipality of Palapag, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 304. This represented 0.89% of the total population of Palapag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 484 broken down into 111 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213 | 41 | 5.20 | |
| 298 | 65 | 4.58 | |
| 380 | 68 | 5.59 | |
| 383 | 70 | 5.47 | |
| 352 | 69 | 5.10 | |
| 484 | 111 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 10.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 12.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 16.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 6.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 5.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.21% |
| Total | 484 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 213 in 1990 to 304 in 2020, an increase of 91 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 9.32%, or a decrease of 180 people, from the previous population of 484 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 213 | – | |
| 298 | 6.49% | |
| 380 | 5.35% | |
| 383 | 0.11% | |
| 352 | -3.03% | |
| 484 | 6.25% | |
| 304 | -9.32% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 12.5122, 125.1416, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.0 meters or 59.1 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.