Bucal Norte, Municipality of Dinapigue, Province of Isabela
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Isabela |
| Municipality | Dinapigue |
| Postal code | 3336 |
| Population (2020) | 283 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.5447, 122.2674 (16° 33' North, 122° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.6 meters (64.3 feet) |
Bucal Norte is a barangay in the municipality of Dinapigue, in the province of Isabela. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 283. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Dinapigue.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucal Norte in the 2015 Census was 234 broken down into 68 households or an average of 3.44 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 57 | 5.46 | |
| 233 | 47 | 4.96 | |
| 275 | 60 | 4.58 | |
| 238 | 57 | 4.18 | |
| 268 | 69 | 3.88 | |
| 234 | 68 | 3.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucal Norte is 5 to 9, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | – | 0.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 15 | 6.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 12.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 14 | 5.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 19 | 8.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 6.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 12 | 5.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 7.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.56% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 7.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 8.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 5.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 5.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 2.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 2.14% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 2.14% |
| Total | 234 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucal Norte fell from 328 in 1990 to 283 in 2020, a decrease of 45 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.08%, or an increase of 49 people, from the previous population of 234 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 328 | – | |
| 235 | -6.06% | |
| 275 | 3.43% | |
| 238 | -1.97% | |
| 268 | 4.42% | |
| 234 | -2.55% | |
| 283 | 4.08% |
Location
Bucal Norte is situated at approximately 16.5447, 122.2674, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.6 meters or 64.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucal Norte 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.