Bulo, Municipality of Allacapan, Province of Cagayan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Municipality | Allacapan |
| Postal code | 3523 |
| Population (2020) | 1,271 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.2496, 121.5500 (18° 15' North, 121° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Bulo is a barangay in the municipality of Allacapan, in the province of Cagayan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,271. This represented 3.61% of the total population of Allacapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulo in the 2015 Census was 1,171 broken down into 264 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 828 | 173 | 4.79 | |
| 900 | 175 | 5.14 | |
| 907 | 166 | 5.46 | |
| 966 | 207 | 4.67 | |
| 1,111 | 266 | 4.18 | |
| 1,171 | 264 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulo is 5 to 9, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 8.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 11.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 9.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 74 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 62 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 4.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 56 | 4.78% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.85% |
| Total | 1,171 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulo grew from 828 in 1990 to 1,271 in 2020, an increase of 443 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 100 people, from the previous population of 1,171 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 828 | – | |
| 900 | 1.57% | |
| 907 | 0.17% | |
| 966 | 0.87% | |
| 1,111 | 5.22% | |
| 1,171 | 1.01% | |
| 1,271 | 1.74% |
Location
Bulo is situated at approximately 18.2496, 121.5500, 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
Bulo 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.