Sulucan, Municipality of Bocaue, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Bocaue |
| Postal code | 3018 |
| Population (2020) | 2,793 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.7933, 120.9260 (14° 48' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Sulucan is a barangay in the municipality of Bocaue, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,793. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Bocaue.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sulucan in the 2015 Census was 2,572 broken down into 675 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,874 | 383 | 4.89 | |
| 2,095 | 431 | 4.86 | |
| 2,333 | 485 | 4.81 | |
| 2,631 | 571 | 4.61 | |
| 2,715 | 674 | 4.03 | |
| 2,572 | 675 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sulucan is 25 to 29, with 237 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 29 | 1.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 161 | 6.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 218 | 8.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 199 | 7.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 234 | 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 206 | 8.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 237 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 221 | 8.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 205 | 7.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 152 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 158 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 118 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 4.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 132 | 5.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 3.11% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.36% |
| Total | 2,572 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sulucan grew from 1,874 in 1990 to 2,793 in 2020, an increase of 919 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 221 people, from the previous population of 2,572 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,874 | – | |
| 2,095 | 2.11% | |
| 2,333 | 2.33% | |
| 2,631 | 1.67% | |
| 2,715 | 1.15% | |
| 2,572 | -1.02% | |
| 2,793 | 1.75% |
Location
Sulucan is situated at approximately 14.7933, 120.9260, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sulucan 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.