Bulala, Municipality of Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Bacnotan |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Population (2020) | 1,317 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.7310, 120.3467 (16° 44' North, 120° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Bulala is a barangay in the municipality of Bacnotan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,317. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Bacnotan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulala in the 2015 Census was 1,268 broken down into 303 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 886 | 174 | 5.09 | |
| 851 | 176 | 4.84 | |
| 1,079 | 233 | 4.63 | |
| 1,145 | 257 | 4.46 | |
| 1,219 | 281 | 4.34 | |
| 1,268 | 303 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulala is 5 to 9, with 122 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 111 | 8.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 122 | 9.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 114 | 8.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 9.07% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 8.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 97 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 7.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 7.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 5.52% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,268 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulala grew from 886 in 1990 to 1,317 in 2020, an increase of 431 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 1,268 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 886 | – | |
| 851 | -0.75% | |
| 1,079 | 5.22% | |
| 1,145 | 0.82% | |
| 1,219 | 2.31% | |
| 1,268 | 0.75% | |
| 1,317 | 0.80% |
Location
Bulala is situated at approximately 16.7310, 120.3467, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.3 meters or 37.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulala 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.