Bonga, Municipality of Tarangnan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Tarangnan |
| Postal code | 6704 |
| Population (2020) | 982 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.8874, 124.7837 (11° 53' North, 124° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.9 meters (9.5 feet) |
Bonga is a barangay in the municipality of Tarangnan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 982. This represented 3.82% of the total population of Tarangnan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonga in the 2015 Census was 1,005 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | 119 | 5.57 | |
| 821 | 155 | 5.30 | |
| 811 | 160 | 5.07 | |
| 828 | 156 | 5.31 | |
| 905 | 178 | 5.08 | |
| 1,005 | 235 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonga is 20 to 24, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 109 | 10.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 11.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 143 | 14.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 4.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 4.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,005 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonga grew from 663 in 1990 to 982 in 2020, an increase of 319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.49%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 1,005 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 663 | – | |
| 821 | 4.09% | |
| 811 | -0.26% | |
| 828 | 0.29% | |
| 905 | 3.29% | |
| 1,005 | 2.02% | |
| 982 | -0.49% |
Location
Bonga is situated at approximately 11.8874, 124.7837, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.9 meters or 9.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonga 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.