Bugaan West, Municipality of Laurel, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Laurel |
| Postal code | 4221 |
| Population (2020) | 2,715 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0283, 120.9262 (14° 2' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.0 meters (426.5 feet) |
Bugaan West is a barangay in the municipality of Laurel, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,715. This represented 6.28% of the total population of Laurel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugaan West in the 2015 Census was 2,374 broken down into 513 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,585 | 253 | 6.26 | |
| 1,759 | 300 | 5.86 | |
| 1,964 | 350 | 5.61 | |
| 2,375 | 447 | 5.31 | |
| 2,290 | 463 | 4.95 | |
| 2,374 | 513 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugaan West is 10 to 14, with 266 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 187 | 7.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 245 | 10.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 266 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 210 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 187 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 190 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 179 | 7.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 115 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 81 | 3.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 66 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.05% |
| Total | 2,374 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugaan West grew from 1,585 in 1990 to 2,715 in 2020, an increase of 1,130 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 341 people, from the previous population of 2,374 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,585 | – | |
| 1,759 | 1.97% | |
| 1,964 | 2.39% | |
| 2,375 | 2.66% | |
| 2,290 | -1.32% | |
| 2,374 | 0.69% | |
| 2,715 | 2.87% |
Location
Bugaan West is situated at approximately 14.0283, 120.9262, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.0 meters or 426.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugaan West 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.