Bulu, Municipality of Kabugao, Province of Apayao
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Apayao |
| Municipality | Kabugao |
| Postal code | 3809 |
| Population (2020) | 401 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.0561, 121.2140 (18° 3' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 200.0 meters (656.2 feet) |
Bulu is a barangay in the municipality of Kabugao, in the province of Apayao. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 401. This represented 2.47% of the total population of Kabugao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulu in the 2015 Census was 297 broken down into 71 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 51 | 7.02 | |
| 435 | 70 | 6.21 | |
| 389 | 87 | 4.47 | |
| 281 | 63 | 4.46 | |
| 298 | 52 | 5.73 | |
| 297 | 71 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulu is 15 to 19, 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 | 8 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 23 | 7.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 28 | 9.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 24 | 8.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 28 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 26 | 8.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 25 | 8.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 6.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 5.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 1.35% |
| Total | 297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulu grew from 358 in 1990 to 401 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 6.52%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 297 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 358 | – | |
| 435 | 3.72% | |
| 389 | -2.37% | |
| 281 | -4.39% | |
| 298 | 2.16% | |
| 297 | -0.06% | |
| 401 | 6.52% |
Location
Bulu is situated at approximately 18.0561, 121.2140, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 200.0 meters or 656.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulu 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.