Bulalacao, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 5214 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tablas Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Area (2013) | 321.86 km2 (124.27 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,366 |
| Density (2020) | 138 / km2 (357 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 20' North, 121° 21' East (12.3254, 121.3435) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Bulalacao, formerly known as San Pedro, is a coastal municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
The municipality has a land area of 321.86 square kilometers or 124.27 square miles which constitutes 7.59% of Oriental Mindoro's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,366. This represented 4.88% of the total population of Oriental Mindoro province, or 1.37% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 138 inhabitants per square kilometer or 357 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bulalacao has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagong Sikat | 2.43% | 1,076 | 830 | 29.64% | 5.62% |
| Balatasan | 5.48% | 2,432 | 2,167 | 12.23% | 2.46% |
| Benli | 13.11% | 5,818 | 4,527 | 28.52% | 5.42% |
| Cabugao | 3.27% | 1,450 | 995 | 45.73% | 8.25% |
| Cambunang | 6.89% | 3,056 | 2,399 | 27.39% | 5.23% |
| Campaasan | 7.28% | 3,228 | 3,149 | 2.51% | 0.52% |
| Maasin | 2.15% | 953 | 912 | 4.50% | 0.93% |
| Maujao | 7.39% | 3,279 | 3,118 | 5.16% | 1.07% |
| Milagrosa | 6.32% | 2,802 | 2,117 | 32.36% | 6.08% |
| Nasukob | 8.34% | 3,700 | 4,419 | -16.27% | -3.67% |
| Poblacion | 8.58% | 3,805 | 3,634 | 4.71% | 0.97% |
| San Francisco | 2.00% | 887 | 778 | 14.01% | 2.80% |
| San Isidro | 1.39% | 615 | 563 | 9.24% | 1.88% |
| San Juan | 8.41% | 3,730 | 3,455 | 7.96% | 1.63% |
| San Roque | 16.98% | 7,535 | 6,044 | 24.67% | 4.75% |
| Bulalacao Total | 44,366 | 39,107 | 13.45% | 2.69% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bulalacao for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱114,743,679.73.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 63,599,199.41 | – |
| 2010 | 66,669,665.69 | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 73,134,820.11 | 9.70% |
| 2012 | 69,943,158.74 | -4.36% |
| 2013 | 79,886,785.19 | 14.22% |
| 2014 | 90,362,463.78 | 13.11% |
| 2015 | 103,743,686.84 | 14.81% |
| 2016 | 114,743,679.73 | 10.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulalacao in the 2015 Census was 39,044 broken down into 8,542 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21,306 | 3,884 | 5.49 | |
| 24,047 | 4,528 | 5.31 | |
| 27,698 | 5,227 | 5.30 | |
| 30,188 | 5,980 | 5.05 | |
| 33,753 | 7,427 | 4.54 | |
| 39,044 | 8,542 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulalacao is 5 to 9, with 5,335 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 243 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 938 | 2.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,480 | 11.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,335 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,829 | 12.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,314 | 11.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,489 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,800 | 7.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,413 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,192 | 5.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,022 | 5.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,753 | 4.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,344 | 3.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,061 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 765 | 1.96% |
| 65 to 69 | 519 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 362 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 243 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 0.63% |
| Total | 39,107 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulalacao grew from 3,754 in 1903 to 44,366 in 2020, an increase of 40,612 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.69%, or an increase of 5,259 people, from the previous population of 39,107 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,754 | – | |
| 6,224 | 3.24% | |
| 3,497 | -2.84% | |
| 3,597 | 0.29% | |
| 5,414 | 3.66% | |
| 10,857 | 7.04% | |
| 14,038 | 5.29% | |
| 16,926 | 3.81% | |
| 21,316 | 2.33% | |
| 24,047 | 2.28% | |
| 27,698 | 3.08% | |
| 30,188 | 1.19% | |
| 33,754 | 4.15% | |
| 39,107 | 2.84% | |
| 44,366 | 2.69% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bulalacao for the year 2019 was 22,568, broken down into 11,437 males and 11,131 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bulalacao is situated at approximately 12° 20' North, 121° 21' East, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bulalacao are Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Batangas City, Batangas, Roxas City, Capiz, Lipa, Batangas, Lucena, and Tayabas, Quezon. The nearest municipalities are Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, and Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. Its distance from the national capital is 253.54 kilometers (157.54 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro, 21.80 kilometers (13.55 miles) to the West (S84°W)
- Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, 23.72 kilometers (14.74 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, 30.30 kilometers (18.83 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Roxas, Oriental Mindoro, 34.67 kilometers (21.54 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, 43.80 kilometers (27.22 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, 48.96 kilometers (30.42 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
Nearest cities
- Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, 120.86 kilometers (75.10 miles) to the North (N8°W)
- Batangas City, Batangas, 161.15 kilometers (100.13 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Roxas City, Capiz, 174.20 kilometers (108.24 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Lipa, Batangas, 179.69 kilometers (111.66 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Lucena, 180.30 kilometers (112.03 miles) to the North (N9°E)
- Tayabas, Quezon, 189.95 kilometers (118.03 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Distance from Manila: 253.54 kilometers (157.54 miles) to the North (N9°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.