Bugtong, City of Calbayog, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Calbayog |
| Postal code | 6710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,844 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2566, 124.3700 (12° 15' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
Bugtong is a barangay in the city of Calbayog, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,844. This represented 0.99% of the total population of Calbayog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugtong in the 2015 Census was 1,886 broken down into 414 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,106 | 214 | 5.17 | |
| 1,378 | 296 | 4.66 | |
| 1,765 | 350 | 5.04 | |
| 1,770 | 356 | 4.97 | |
| 1,714 | 358 | 4.79 | |
| 1,886 | 414 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugtong is 10 to 14, with 251 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 192 | 10.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 243 | 12.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 251 | 13.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 228 | 12.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 130 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 5.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 96 | 5.09% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 131 | 6.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 4.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 51 | 2.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 0.80% |
| Total | 1,886 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugtong grew from 1,106 in 1990 to 1,844 in 2020, an increase of 738 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.47%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 1,886 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,106 | – | |
| 1,378 | 4.21% | |
| 1,766 | 5.46% | |
| 1,770 | 0.03% | |
| 1,714 | -1.16% | |
| 1,886 | 1.84% | |
| 1,844 | -0.47% |
Location
Bugtong is situated at approximately 12.2566, 124.3700, 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
Bugtong 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.