Bunog, Municipality of Rizal, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Rizal |
| Postal code | 5323 |
| Population (2020) | 3,124 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.0728, 117.7649 (9° 4' North, 117° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 39.8 meters (130.6 feet) |
Bunog is a barangay in the municipality of Rizal, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,124. This represented 5.56% of the total population of Rizal.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bunog in the 2015 Census was 2,868 broken down into 695 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,110 | 230 | 4.83 | |
| 1,306 | 264 | 4.95 | |
| 1,909 | 383 | 4.98 | |
| 2,192 | 443 | 4.95 | |
| 2,481 | 593 | 4.18 | |
| 2,868 | 695 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bunog is 5 to 9, with 394 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 78 | 2.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 332 | 11.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 394 | 13.74% |
| 10 to 14 | 345 | 12.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 310 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 250 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 243 | 8.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 5.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 150 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 132 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 123 | 4.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 112 | 3.91% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 2.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 71 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 1.39% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.49% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 0.59% |
| Total | 2,868 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bunog grew from 1,113 in 1990 to 3,124 in 2020, an increase of 2,011 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 256 people, from the previous population of 2,868 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,113 | – | |
| 1,306 | 3.04% | |
| 1,909 | 8.48% | |
| 2,192 | 1.92% | |
| 2,481 | 4.61% | |
| 2,868 | 2.80% | |
| 3,124 | 1.82% |
Location
Bunog is situated at approximately 9.0728, 117.7649, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 39.8 meters or 130.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bunog 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.