Bagsa, Municipality of Paranas, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Paranas |
| Postal code | 6703 |
| Population (2020) | 266 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7950, 125.0404 (11° 48' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 92.6 meters (303.8 feet) |
Bagsa is a barangay in the municipality of Paranas, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 266. This represented 0.82% of the total population of Paranas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagsa in the 2015 Census was 304 broken down into 75 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 62 | 5.69 | |
| 409 | 72 | 5.68 | |
| 349 | 71 | 4.92 | |
| 231 | 53 | 4.36 | |
| 273 | 67 | 4.07 | |
| 304 | 75 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Bagsa are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 30 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 24 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 7.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 9.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 21 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 6.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 2.30% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 4.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.97% |
| Total | 304 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagsa fell from 353 in 1990 to 266 in 2020, a decrease of 87 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.77%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 304 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | – | |
| 409 | 2.80% | |
| 349 | -3.34% | |
| 231 | -5.53% | |
| 273 | 6.27% | |
| 304 | 2.07% | |
| 266 | -2.77% |
Location
Bagsa is situated at approximately 11.7950, 125.0404, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 92.6 meters or 303.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagsa 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.