Bongawisan, Municipality of San Francisco, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | San Francisco |
| Postal code | 6613 |
| Population (2020) | 331 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panaon |
| Coordinates | 10.0629, 125.1437 (10° 4' North, 125° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.4 meters (148.9 feet) |
Bongawisan is a barangay in the municipality of San Francisco, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 331. This represented 2.46% of the total population of San Francisco.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bongawisan in the 2015 Census was 322 broken down into 66 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 54 | 5.94 | |
| 364 | 63 | 5.78 | |
| 412 | 74 | 5.57 | |
| 556 | 113 | 4.92 | |
| 77 | 20 | 3.85 | |
| 322 | 66 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bongawisan is 10 to 14, with 51 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 22 | 6.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 41 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 51 | 15.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 37 | 11.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 7.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 22 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 15 | 4.66% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 4.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 3.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 1.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.31% |
| Total | 322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bongawisan grew from 321 in 1990 to 331 in 2020, an increase of 10 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 322 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 321 | – | |
| 364 | 2.38% | |
| 412 | 2.69% | |
| 556 | 4.22% | |
| 77 | -51.31% | |
| 322 | 31.31% | |
| 331 | 0.58% |
Location
Bongawisan is situated at approximately 10.0629, 125.1437, in the island of Panaon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.4 meters or 148.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bongawisan 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.