Bula, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Postal code | 4430 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 167.64 km2 (64.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 73,143 |
| Density (2020) | 436 / km2 (1,130 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 28' North, 123° 17' East (13.4702, 123.2801) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Bula is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 167.64 square kilometers or 64.73 square miles which constitutes 3.04% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 73,143. This represented 3.54% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 1.20% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 436 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,130 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bula has 33 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagoladio | 2.19% | 1,599 | 1,570 | 1.85% | 0.39% |
| Bagumbayan | 3.03% | 2,215 | 2,459 | -9.92% | -2.18% |
| Balaogan | 5.20% | 3,802 | 3,479 | 9.28% | 1.89% |
| Caorasan | 2.04% | 1,492 | 1,553 | -3.93% | -0.84% |
| Casugad | 5.85% | 4,281 | 4,028 | 6.28% | 1.29% |
| Causip | 3.44% | 2,517 | 2,554 | -1.45% | -0.31% |
| Fabrica | 7.61% | 5,569 | 4,848 | 14.87% | 2.96% |
| Inoyonan | 1.78% | 1,305 | 1,430 | -8.74% | -1.91% |
| Itangon | 2.51% | 1,839 | 1,806 | 1.83% | 0.38% |
| Kinalabasahan | 0.89% | 649 | 604 | 7.45% | 1.52% |
| La Purisima | 2.25% | 1,649 | 1,349 | 22.24% | 4.32% |
| La Victoria | 1.97% | 1,444 | 1,471 | -1.84% | -0.39% |
| Lanipga | 2.30% | 1,685 | 1,665 | 1.20% | 0.25% |
| Lubgan | 3.55% | 2,593 | 2,227 | 16.43% | 3.25% |
| Ombao Heights | 2.21% | 1,619 | 1,680 | -3.63% | -0.78% |
| Ombao Polpog | 2.94% | 2,149 | 2,298 | -6.48% | -1.40% |
| Palsong | 9.57% | 7,002 | 5,963 | 17.42% | 3.44% |
| Panoypoyan | 3.20% | 2,339 | 2,029 | 15.28% | 3.04% |
| Pawili | 4.10% | 2,997 | 2,846 | 5.31% | 1.09% |
| Sagrada | 2.76% | 2,022 | 1,973 | 2.48% | 0.52% |
| Salvacion | 1.60% | 1,172 | 1,136 | 3.17% | 0.66% |
| San Agustin | 2.02% | 1,480 | 1,254 | 18.02% | 3.55% |
| San Francisco | 1.80% | 1,319 | 1,153 | 14.40% | 2.87% |
| San Isidro | 2.39% | 1,746 | 1,562 | 11.78% | 2.37% |
| San Jose | 3.50% | 2,563 | 2,540 | 0.91% | 0.19% |
| San Miguel | 4.02% | 2,941 | 2,761 | 6.52% | 1.34% |
| San Ramon | 2.48% | 1,813 | 1,880 | -3.56% | -0.76% |
| San Roque | 3.34% | 2,446 | 2,649 | -7.66% | -1.66% |
| San Roque Heights | 0.88% | 645 | 679 | -5.01% | -1.08% |
| Santa Elena | 3.04% | 2,226 | 2,391 | -6.90% | -1.49% |
| Santo Domingo | 2.51% | 1,835 | 1,678 | 9.36% | 1.90% |
| Santo Niño | 1.92% | 1,408 | 1,249 | 12.73% | 2.55% |
| Taisan | 1.07% | 782 | 666 | 17.42% | 3.44% |
| Bula Total | 73,143 | 69,430 | 5.35% | 1.10% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bula for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱148,123,781.66.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 162,870,023.42 | – |
| 2010 | 86,862,536.13 | -46.67% |
| 2011 | 94,684,805.08 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 94,278,827.59 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 106,177,617.10 | 12.62% |
| 2014 | 119,280,991.82 | 12.34% |
| 2015 | 136,244,373.10 | 14.22% |
| 2016 | 148,123,781.66 | 8.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bula in the 2015 Census was 69,407 broken down into 13,589 households or an average of 5.11 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,224 | 8,079 | 5.97 | |
| 54,639 | 9,285 | 5.88 | |
| 57,474 | 10,088 | 5.70 | |
| 62,000 | 11,996 | 5.17 | |
| 68,008 | 12,855 | 5.29 | |
| 69,407 | 13,589 | 5.11 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bula is 5 to 9, with 9,118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 514 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,713 | 2.47% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,145 | 10.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,118 | 13.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 9,013 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,396 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,740 | 8.27% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,747 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,130 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,856 | 5.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,293 | 4.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,214 | 4.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,611 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,239 | 3.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,752 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,423 | 2.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 922 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 604 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 514 | 0.74% |
| Total | 69,430 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bula grew from 2,859 in 1903 to 73,143 in 2020, an increase of 70,284 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 3,713 people, from the previous population of 69,430 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,859 | – | |
| 5,346 | 4.03% | |
| 11,750 | 4.02% | |
| 11,952 | 0.18% | |
| 24,257 | 6.42% | |
| 31,506 | 2.59% | |
| 36,904 | 3.22% | |
| 40,642 | 1.95% | |
| 48,240 | 1.73% | |
| 54,650 | 2.36% | |
| 57,474 | 1.09% | |
| 62,024 | 1.06% | |
| 68,011 | 3.41% | |
| 69,430 | 0.39% | |
| 73,143 | 1.10% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bula for the year 2019 was 40,794, broken down into 19,765 males and 21,029 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bula is situated at approximately 13° 28' North, 123° 17' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 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 Bula are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Pili, Camarines Sur, Baao, Camarines Sur, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Minalabac, Camarines Sur, and Bato, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 277.67 kilometers (172.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pili, Camarines Sur, 9.32 kilometers (5.79 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Baao, Camarines Sur, 9.47 kilometers (5.89 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S79°E)
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 12.25 kilometers (7.61 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Ocampo, Camarines Sur, 14.26 kilometers (8.86 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Minalabac, Camarines Sur, 15.15 kilometers (9.42 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 15.67 kilometers (9.74 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 15.33 kilometers (9.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 19.84 kilometers (12.33 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 37.67 kilometers (23.40 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 50.23 kilometers (31.21 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 61.37 kilometers (38.13 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 96.08 kilometers (59.70 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Distance from Manila: 277.67 kilometers (172.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N63°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.