Pulong Gubat, Municipality of Balagtas, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Balagtas |
| Postal code | 3016 |
| Population (2020) | 7,759 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8588, 120.9071 (14° 52' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.3 meters (37.1 feet) |
Pulong Gubat is a barangay in the municipality of Balagtas, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,759. This represented 10.07% of the total population of Balagtas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulong Gubat in the 2015 Census was 7,669 broken down into 1,873 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,600 | 476 | 5.46 | |
| 3,186 | 736 | 4.33 | |
| 4,120 | 871 | 4.73 | |
| 3,859 | 937 | 4.12 | |
| 4,110 | 903 | 4.55 | |
| 7,669 | 1,873 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulong Gubat is 5 to 9, with 814 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 48 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 152 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 593 | 7.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 814 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 793 | 10.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 778 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 731 | 9.49% |
| 25 to 29 | 645 | 8.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 617 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 651 | 8.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 473 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 390 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 290 | 3.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 276 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 204 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 130 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 53 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 0.62% |
| Total | 7,701 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulong Gubat grew from 2,623 in 1990 to 7,759 in 2020, an increase of 5,136 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 58 people, from the previous population of 7,701 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,623 | – | |
| 3,207 | 3.84% | |
| 4,145 | 5.66% | |
| 3,859 | -0.98% | |
| 4,141 | 2.60% | |
| 7,701 | 12.54% | |
| 7,759 | 0.16% |
Location
Pulong Gubat is situated at approximately 14.8588, 120.9071, 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
Pulong Gubat 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.