Bolosan, City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| City | Dagupan |
| Postal code | 2400 |
| Population (2020) | 3,320 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.0467, 120.3646 (16° 3' North, 120° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Bolosan is a barangay in the city of Dagupan, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,320. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Dagupan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolosan in the 2015 Census was 3,872 broken down into 886 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,005 | 527 | 5.70 | |
| 3,211 | 606 | 5.30 | |
| 3,025 | 660 | 4.58 | |
| 3,187 | 674 | 4.73 | |
| 3,854 | 852 | 4.52 | |
| 3,872 | 886 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolosan is 15 to 19, with 400 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 45 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 71 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 262 | 6.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 361 | 9.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 374 | 9.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 400 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 388 | 10.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 290 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 296 | 7.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 279 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 221 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 215 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 193 | 4.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 160 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 122 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 99 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 1.21% |
| 80 and over | 45 | 1.16% |
| Total | 3,872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bolosan grew from 3,005 in 1990 to 3,320 in 2020, an increase of 315 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.19%, or a decrease of 552 people, from the previous population of 3,872 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,005 | – | |
| 3,221 | 1.31% | |
| 3,095 | -0.85% | |
| 3,187 | 0.40% | |
| 3,862 | 7.24% | |
| 3,872 | 0.05% | |
| 3,320 | -3.19% |
Location
Bolosan is situated at approximately 16.0467, 120.3646, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolosan 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.