Turo, 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) | 11,864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8180, 120.9375 (14° 49' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.6 meters (41.3 feet) |
Turo is a barangay in the municipality of Bocaue, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,864. This represented 8.39% of the total population of Bocaue.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Turo in the 2015 Census was 6,049 broken down into 1,483 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,365 | 916 | 4.77 | |
| 4,774 | 1,061 | 4.50 | |
| 6,225 | 1,294 | 4.81 | |
| 6,149 | 1,335 | 4.61 | |
| 6,000 | 1,417 | 4.23 | |
| 6,049 | 1,483 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Turo is 15 to 19, with 568 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 72 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 102 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 411 | 6.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 501 | 8.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 494 | 8.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 568 | 9.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 546 | 9.01% |
| 25 to 29 | 491 | 8.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 453 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 464 | 7.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 413 | 6.82% |
| 45 to 49 | 388 | 6.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 350 | 5.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 251 | 4.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 221 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 157 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 96 | 1.58% |
| 75 to 79 | 72 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 80 | 1.32% |
| Total | 6,058 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Turo grew from 4,365 in 1990 to 11,864 in 2020, an increase of 7,499 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 15.20%, or an increase of 5,806 people, from the previous population of 6,058 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,365 | – | |
| 4,774 | 1.69% | |
| 6,263 | 5.99% | |
| 6,201 | -0.14% | |
| 6,000 | -1.19% | |
| 6,058 | 0.18% | |
| 11,864 | 15.20% |
Location
Turo is situated at approximately 14.8180, 120.9375, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.6 meters or 41.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Turo 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.