Bucay, Province of Abra
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 2805 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 102.16 km2 (39.44 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 17,953 |
| Density (2020) | 176 / km2 (455 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 32' North, 120° 43' East (17.5388, 120.7167) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 95.9 meters (314.5 feet) |
Bucay is a municipality in the landlocked province of Abra.
The municipality has a land area of 102.16 square kilometers or 39.44 square miles which constitutes 2.43% of Abra's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 17,953. This represented 7.15% of the total population of Abra province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 176 inhabitants per square kilometer or 455 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bucay has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abang | 4.27% | 766 | 752 | 1.86% | 0.39% |
| Bangbangcag | 6.44% | 1,156 | 1,082 | 6.84% | 1.40% |
| Bangcagan | 3.67% | 658 | 639 | 2.97% | 0.62% |
| Banglolao | 3.29% | 590 | 570 | 3.51% | 0.73% |
| Bugbog | 4.20% | 754 | 742 | 1.62% | 0.34% |
| Calao | 4.40% | 790 | 788 | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Dugong | 9.07% | 1,628 | 1,520 | 7.11% | 1.46% |
| Labon | 4.17% | 748 | 669 | 11.81% | 2.38% |
| Layugan | 5.87% | 1,053 | 917 | 14.83% | 2.95% |
| Madalipay | 2.09% | 376 | 397 | -5.29% | -1.14% |
| North Poblacion | 6.54% | 1,175 | 983 | 19.53% | 3.83% |
| Pagala | 6.59% | 1,184 | 1,145 | 3.41% | 0.71% |
| Pakiling | 4.45% | 799 | 809 | -1.24% | -0.26% |
| Palaquio | 5.92% | 1,063 | 1,042 | 2.02% | 0.42% |
| Patoc | 3.74% | 671 | 759 | -11.59% | -2.56% |
| Quimloong | 2.86% | 514 | 505 | 1.78% | 0.37% |
| Salnec | 1.99% | 357 | 376 | -5.05% | -1.09% |
| San Miguel | 4.87% | 874 | 733 | 19.24% | 3.77% |
| Siblong | 5.77% | 1,036 | 972 | 6.58% | 1.35% |
| South Poblacion | 3.47% | 623 | 592 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Tabiog | 6.34% | 1,138 | 1,123 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Bucay Total | 17,953 | 17,115 | 4.90% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bucay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,818,040.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34,919,117.80 | – |
| 2010 | 44,210,961.32 | 26.61% |
| 2011 | 43,586,344.65 | -1.41% |
| 2012 | 54,919,990.21 | 26.00% |
| 2013 | 43,625,415.52 | -20.57% |
| 2014 | 50,375,548.04 | 15.47% |
| 2015 | 59,094,882.27 | 17.31% |
| 2016 | 70,818,040.82 | 19.84% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucay in the 2015 Census was 17,079 broken down into 3,863 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,345 | 2,385 | 5.60 | |
| 14,495 | 2,642 | 5.49 | |
| 14,878 | 2,943 | 5.06 | |
| 16,245 | 3,398 | 4.78 | |
| 17,104 | 3,617 | 4.73 | |
| 17,079 | 3,863 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucay is 10 to 14, with 1,932 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 226 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 309 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,388 | 8.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,809 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,932 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,597 | 9.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,404 | 8.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,220 | 7.13% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,218 | 7.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,132 | 6.61% |
| 40 to 44 | 920 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 926 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 778 | 4.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 732 | 4.28% |
| 60 to 64 | 583 | 3.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 401 | 2.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 263 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 226 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 277 | 1.62% |
| Total | 17,115 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucay grew from 4,483 in 1903 to 17,953 in 2020, an increase of 13,470 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 838 people, from the previous population of 17,115 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,483 | – | |
| 5,653 | 1.48% | |
| 5,570 | -0.07% | |
| 6,215 | 1.13% | |
| 7,473 | 1.63% | |
| 9,937 | 2.83% | |
| 11,337 | 2.68% | |
| 12,375 | 1.77% | |
| 13,346 | 0.76% | |
| 14,499 | 1.56% | |
| 14,881 | 0.56% | |
| 16,266 | 1.23% | |
| 17,126 | 1.89% | |
| 17,115 | -0.01% | |
| 17,953 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bucay for the year 2019 was 12,861, broken down into 6,511 males and 6,350 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bucay is situated at approximately 17° 32' North, 120° 43' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 95.9 meters or 314.5 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 Bucay are Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Tabuk, Kalinga, and San Fernando, La Union. The nearest municipalities are Peñarrubia, Abra, Lagangilang, Abra, Sallapadan, Abra, Tayum, Abra, Manabo, Abra, and Dolores, Abra. Its distance from the national capital is 327.46 kilometers (203.47 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Peñarrubia, Abra, 7.40 kilometers (4.60 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Lagangilang, Abra, 8.13 kilometers (5.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
- Sallapadan, Abra, 10.34 kilometers (6.42 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- Tayum, Abra, 10.79 kilometers (6.70 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Manabo, Abra, 11.77 kilometers (7.31 miles) to the South (S6°W)
- Dolores, Abra, 12.22 kilometers (7.59 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 35.24 kilometers (21.90 miles) to the West (N84°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 48.10 kilometers (29.89 miles) to the Southwest (S36°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 59.55 kilometers (37.01 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 74.04 kilometers (46.01 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 79.98 kilometers (49.70 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- San Fernando, La Union, 110.58 kilometers (68.71 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S23°W)
Distance from Manila: 327.46 kilometers (203.47 miles) to the South (S5°E)
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.