Bonlao, Municipality of Alcantara, Province of Romblon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Romblon |
| Municipality | Alcantara |
| Postal code | 5509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,346 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Tablas |
| Coordinates | 12.3006, 122.0715 (12° 18' North, 122° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.8 meters (91.2 feet) |
Bonlao is a barangay in the municipality of Alcantara, in the province of Romblon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,346. This represented 7.84% of the total population of Alcantara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bonlao in the 2015 Census was 1,238 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 969 | 187 | 5.18 | |
| 1,144 | 219 | 5.22 | |
| 1,291 | 270 | 4.78 | |
| 1,365 | 281 | 4.86 | |
| 1,390 | 291 | 4.78 | |
| 1,238 | 286 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bonlao is 1 to 4, with 178 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 3.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 178 | 14.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 138 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 155 | 12.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 4.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 3.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 53 | 4.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 3.87% |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 3.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.89% |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bonlao grew from 969 in 1990 to 1,346 in 2020, an increase of 377 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 107 people, from the previous population of 1,239 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 969 | – | |
| 1,144 | 3.16% | |
| 1,296 | 2.71% | |
| 1,365 | 0.72% | |
| 1,390 | 0.66% | |
| 1,239 | -2.17% | |
| 1,346 | 1.76% |
Location
Bonlao is situated at approximately 12.3006, 122.0715, in the island of Tablas. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.8 meters or 91.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bonlao 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.