Sula, Municipality of Bacacay, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Bacacay |
| Postal code | 4509 |
| Population (2020) | 818 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon, Cagraray |
| Coordinates | 13.2397, 123.8607 (13° 14' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.4 meters (50.5 feet) |
Sula is a barangay in the municipality of Bacacay, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 818. This represented 1.13% of the total population of Bacacay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sula in the 2015 Census was 873 broken down into 184 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | 138 | 5.22 | |
| 830 | 142 | 5.85 | |
| 868 | 160 | 5.43 | |
| 855 | 170 | 5.03 | |
| 960 | 185 | 5.19 | |
| 873 | 184 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sula is 5 to 9, with 127 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 75 | 8.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 14.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 112 | 12.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 11.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 8.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 4.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 58 | 6.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 5.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 3.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.92% |
| Total | 873 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sula grew from 721 in 1990 to 818 in 2020, an increase of 97 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 55 people, from the previous population of 873 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 721 | – | |
| 830 | 2.67% | |
| 868 | 0.96% | |
| 855 | -0.21% | |
| 960 | 4.31% | |
| 873 | -1.79% | |
| 818 | -1.36% |
Location
Sula is situated at approximately 13.2397, 123.8607, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.4 meters or 50.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sula 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.