Bulawan, Municipality of Mabini, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Mabini |
| Postal code | 6313 |
| Population (2020) | 638 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.8688, 124.4747 (9° 52' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Bulawan is a barangay in the municipality of Mabini, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 638. This represented 2.22% of the total population of Mabini.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulawan in the 2015 Census was 533 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | 102 | 5.57 | |
| 500 | 101 | 4.95 | |
| 633 | 120 | 5.28 | |
| 686 | 143 | 4.80 | |
| 658 | 139 | 4.73 | |
| 533 | 130 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulawan is 5 to 9, with 71 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 45 | 8.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 71 | 13.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 48 | 9.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 6.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 24 | 4.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 24 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 6.57% |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 4.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 3.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 2.06% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 2.25% |
| Total | 533 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulawan grew from 568 in 1990 to 638 in 2020, an increase of 70 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.86%, or an increase of 105 people, from the previous population of 533 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 568 | – | |
| 500 | -2.36% | |
| 633 | 5.19% | |
| 686 | 1.12% | |
| 658 | -1.51% | |
| 533 | -3.93% | |
| 638 | 3.86% |
Location
Bulawan is situated at approximately 9.8688, 124.4747, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulawan 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.