Bagongon, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 707 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8027, 124.7034 (11° 48' North, 124° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.5 meters (54.1 feet) |
Bagongon is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 707. This represented 0.66% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagongon in the 2015 Census was 696 broken down into 148 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 789 | 137 | 5.76 | |
| 927 | 180 | 5.15 | |
| 1,091 | 208 | 5.25 | |
| 871 | 146 | 5.97 | |
| 749 | 141 | 5.31 | |
| 696 | 148 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagongon is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 14.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 13.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 7.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.89% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 5.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 6.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.16% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.86% |
| Total | 696 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagongon fell from 789 in 1990 to 707 in 2020, a decrease of 82 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.33%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 696 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 789 | – | |
| 927 | 3.07% | |
| 1,091 | 3.55% | |
| 871 | -3.06% | |
| 749 | -5.34% | |
| 696 | -1.39% | |
| 707 | 0.33% |
Location
Bagongon is situated at approximately 11.8027, 124.7034. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.5 meters or 54.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagongon 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.