Bangon, 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) | 272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8760, 124.8781 (11° 53' North, 124° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.6 meters (61.0 feet) |
Bangon is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 272. This represented 0.26% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bangon in the 2015 Census was 245 broken down into 49 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 56 | 4.32 | |
| 202 | 42 | 4.81 | |
| 221 | 45 | 4.91 | |
| 257 | 52 | 4.94 | |
| 253 | 51 | 4.96 | |
| 245 | 49 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bangon is 5 to 9, with 37 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 12.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 37 | 15.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 36 | 14.69% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 10.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 5 | 2.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 7 | 2.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.41% |
| Total | 245 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bangon grew from 242 in 1990 to 272 in 2020, an increase of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.22%, or an increase of 27 people, from the previous population of 245 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 242 | – | |
| 202 | -3.33% | |
| 221 | 1.95% | |
| 257 | 2.10% | |
| 253 | -0.57% | |
| 245 | -0.61% | |
| 272 | 2.22% |
Location
Bangon is situated at approximately 11.8760, 124.8781, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.6 meters or 61.0 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.