Bulakan, Province of Bulacan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 3017 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Manila Bay [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 72.90 km2 (28.15 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 81,232 |
| Density (2020) | 1,114 / km2 (2,886 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 48' North, 120° 53' East (14.7943, 120.8795) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Bulakan is a coastal municipality in the province of Bulacan.
The municipality has a land area of 72.90 square kilometers or 28.15 square miles which constitutes 2.62% of Bulacan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 81,232. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Bulacan province, or 0.65% of the overall population of the Central Luzon region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,114 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,886 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bulakan has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagumbayan | 5.29% | 4,297 | 3,701 | 16.10% | 3.19% |
| Balubad | 4.60% | 3,738 | 3,357 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Bambang | 17.55% | 14,257 | 13,604 | 4.80% | 0.99% |
| Matungao | 15.94% | 12,950 | 11,646 | 11.20% | 2.26% |
| Maysantol | 3.64% | 2,955 | 2,768 | 6.76% | 1.39% |
| Perez | 2.52% | 2,047 | 2,381 | -14.03% | -3.13% |
| Pitpitan | 6.25% | 5,077 | 4,516 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| San Francisco | 9.22% | 7,486 | 6,145 | 21.82% | 4.24% |
| San Jose | 4.39% | 3,570 | 3,372 | 5.87% | 1.21% |
| San Nicolas | 7.73% | 6,279 | 5,804 | 8.18% | 1.67% |
| Santa Ana | 9.85% | 7,998 | 8,122 | -1.53% | -0.32% |
| Santa Ines | 2.95% | 2,399 | 2,508 | -4.35% | -0.93% |
| Taliptip | 6.16% | 5,005 | 5,490 | -8.83% | -1.93% |
| Tibig | 3.91% | 3,174 | 3,151 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Bulakan Total | 81,232 | 76,565 | 6.10% | 1.25% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bulakan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱147,942,820.53.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 88,340,208.50 | – |
| 2010 | 94,910,414.82 | 7.44% |
| 2011 | 104,505,775.46 | 10.11% |
| 2012 | 100,893,859.05 | -3.46% |
| 2013 | 109,412,948.60 | 8.44% |
| 2014 | 122,391,305.63 | 11.86% |
| 2015 | 134,611,188.28 | 9.98% |
| 2016 | 147,942,820.53 | 9.90% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulakan in the 2015 Census was 76,526 broken down into 18,307 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,727 | 9,641 | 5.05 | |
| 54,150 | 11,455 | 4.73 | |
| 62,863 | 13,577 | 4.63 | |
| 72,276 | 15,109 | 4.78 | |
| 71,708 | 17,002 | 4.22 | |
| 76,526 | 18,307 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulakan is 20 to 24, with 7,049 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 698 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,258 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,241 | 6.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,842 | 8.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,914 | 9.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,973 | 9.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 7,049 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,433 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,945 | 7.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,600 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,861 | 6.35% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,726 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,055 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,396 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,795 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,962 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 999 | 1.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 818 | 1.07% |
| 80 and over | 698 | 0.91% |
| Total | 76,565 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulakan grew from 11,589 in 1903 to 81,232 in 2020, an increase of 69,643 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.25%, or an increase of 4,667 people, from the previous population of 76,565 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11,589 | – | |
| 10,423 | -0.67% | |
| 11,931 | 0.68% | |
| 13,242 | 1.08% | |
| 18,395 | 2.93% | |
| 26,750 | 3.73% | |
| 28,361 | 1.18% | |
| 34,920 | 4.25% | |
| 48,770 | 3.40% | |
| 54,236 | 2.01% | |
| 62,903 | 3.23% | |
| 72,289 | 1.94% | |
| 71,751 | -0.27% | |
| 76,565 | 1.24% | |
| 81,232 | 1.25% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bulakan for the year 2019 was 48,530, broken down into 22,488 males and 26,042 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bulakan is situated at approximately 14° 48' North, 120° 53' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bulakan are Malolos, Bulacan, Meycauayan, Bulacan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, and San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. The nearest municipalities are Guiguinto, Bulacan, Balagtas, Bulacan, Bocaue, Bulacan, Marilao, Bulacan, Santa Maria, Bulacan, and Plaridel, Bulacan. Its distance from the national capital is 25.00 kilometers (15.53 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Guiguinto, Bulacan, 3.73 kilometers (2.32 miles) to the North (N2°W)
- Balagtas, Bulacan, 3.78 kilometers (2.35 miles) to the Northeast (N46°E)
- Bocaue, Bulacan, 4.93 kilometers (3.06 miles) to the East (N89°E)
- Marilao, Bulacan, 8.41 kilometers (5.23 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S61°E)
- Santa Maria, Bulacan, 9.20 kilometers (5.71 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Plaridel, Bulacan, 10.27 kilometers (6.38 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N12°W)
Nearest cities
- Malolos, Bulacan, 8.92 kilometers (5.54 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
- Meycauayan, Bulacan, 10.59 kilometers (6.58 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Valenzuela, 11.97 kilometers (7.44 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Malabon, 15.62 kilometers (9.70 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Navotas, 16.89 kilometers (10.49 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
- San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, 18.10 kilometers (11.25 miles) to the East (N85°E)
Distance from Manila: 25.00 kilometers (15.53 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S26°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.