Bonglas, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 6402 |
| Population (2020) | 602 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4854, 124.4727 (12° 29' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.9 meters (55.4 feet) |
Bonglas is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 602. This represented 3.41% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonglas in the 2015 Census was 502 broken down into 113 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 62 | 5.02 | |
| 347 | 67 | 5.18 | |
| 415 | 75 | 5.53 | |
| 450 | 91 | 4.95 | |
| 433 | 93 | 4.66 | |
| 502 | 113 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonglas is 5 to 9, with 75 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 | 11 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 10.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 75 | 14.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 13.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 51 | 10.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 36 | 7.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 7.77% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 3.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 21 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 4.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 5.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 1.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.60% |
| Total | 502 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonglas grew from 311 in 1990 to 602 in 2020, an increase of 291 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.90%, or an increase of 100 people, from the previous population of 502 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | – | |
| 347 | 2.07% | |
| 415 | 3.91% | |
| 450 | 1.12% | |
| 433 | -1.39% | |
| 502 | 2.85% | |
| 602 | 3.90% |
Location
Bonglas is situated at approximately 12.4854, 124.4727, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.9 meters or 55.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonglas 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.