Bucal, Municipality of Calatagan, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Calatagan |
| Postal code | 4215 |
| Population (2020) | 958 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.8651, 120.6761 (13° 52' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.4 meters (63.6 feet) |
Bucal is a barangay in the municipality of Calatagan, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 958. This represented 1.63% of the total population of Calatagan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucal in the 2015 Census was 965 broken down into 246 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 678 | 132 | 5.14 | |
| 780 | 149 | 5.23 | |
| 796 | 158 | 5.04 | |
| 789 | 186 | 4.24 | |
| 892 | 201 | 4.44 | |
| 965 | 246 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucal is 5 to 9, with 100 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 8.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 100 | 10.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 8.19% |
| 15 to 19 | 87 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 7.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 9.53% |
| 30 to 34 | 68 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 7.15% |
| 45 to 49 | 65 | 6.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 4.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.52% |
| Total | 965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucal grew from 678 in 1990 to 958 in 2020, an increase of 280 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.15%, or a decrease of 7 people, from the previous population of 965 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 678 | – | |
| 780 | 2.66% | |
| 796 | 0.44% | |
| 789 | -0.12% | |
| 892 | 4.57% | |
| 965 | 1.51% | |
| 958 | -0.15% |
Location
Bucal is situated at approximately 13.8651, 120.6761, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.4 meters or 63.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucal 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.