Bucalag, Municipality of Santa, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| Municipality | Santa |
| Postal code | 2703 |
| Population (2020) | 153 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.4902, 120.4293 (17° 29' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.6 meters (11.8 feet) |
Bucalag is a barangay in the municipality of Santa, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 153. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Santa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucalag in the 2015 Census was 232 broken down into 58 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306 | 63 | 4.86 | |
| 313 | 60 | 5.22 | |
| 333 | 63 | 5.29 | |
| 167 | 36 | 4.64 | |
| 208 | 43 | 4.84 | |
| 232 | 58 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucalag is 20 to 24, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 6.03% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 24 | 10.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 15 | 6.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 6.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 14.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 20 | 8.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 17 | 7.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 8 | 3.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 8 | 3.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 8.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 232 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucalag fell from 306 in 1990 to 153 in 2020, a decrease of 153 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.39%, or a decrease of 79 people, from the previous population of 232 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 306 | – | |
| 313 | 0.42% | |
| 333 | 1.34% | |
| 167 | -9.08% | |
| 208 | 8.32% | |
| 232 | 2.10% | |
| 153 | -8.39% |
Location
Bucalag is situated at approximately 17.4902, 120.4293, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.6 meters or 11.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucalag 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.