Bool Central, Municipality of Culaba, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Culaba |
| Postal code | 6547 |
| Population (2020) | 456 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6732, 124.5138 (11° 40' North, 124° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.1 meters (190.6 feet) |
Bool Central, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Culaba, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 456. This represented 3.52% of the total population of Culaba.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bool Central in the 2015 Census was 494 broken down into 109 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 102 | 4.92 | |
| 570 | 108 | 5.28 | |
| 602 | 114 | 5.28 | |
| 544 | 115 | 4.73 | |
| 605 | 119 | 5.08 | |
| 494 | 109 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bool Central is 5 to 9, with 55 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 9.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 10.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 29 | 5.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 33 | 6.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 33 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 28 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 3.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 4.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 5.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 5.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 4.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 2.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 2.43% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.42% |
| Total | 494 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bool Central fell from 502 in 1990 to 456 in 2020, a decrease of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.67%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 494 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 570 | 2.41% | |
| 602 | 1.18% | |
| 544 | -1.39% | |
| 605 | 3.94% | |
| 494 | -3.79% | |
| 456 | -1.67% |
Location
Bool Central is situated at approximately 11.6732, 124.5138, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.1 meters or 190.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bool Central 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.