Pulong Buhangin, Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Bulacan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bulacan |
| Municipality | Santa Maria |
| Postal code | 3022 |
| Population (2020) | 41,218 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8705, 121.0022 (14° 52' North, 121° 0' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.1 meters (184.1 feet) |
Pulong Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Maria, in the province of Bulacan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 41,218. This represented 14.22% of the total population of Santa Maria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulong Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 36,755 broken down into 8,407 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,502 | 2,698 | 5.38 | |
| 14,990 | 2,992 | 5.01 | |
| 23,032 | 4,738 | 4.86 | |
| 33,663 | 6,703 | 5.02 | |
| 33,583 | 7,461 | 4.50 | |
| 36,755 | 8,407 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulong Buhangin is 15 to 19, with 3,721 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 248 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 650 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,860 | 7.75% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,630 | 9.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,690 | 10.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,721 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,479 | 9.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,860 | 7.75% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,745 | 7.44% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,595 | 7.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,335 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,211 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,748 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,369 | 3.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,037 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 892 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 509 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 314 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 248 | 0.67% |
| Total | 36,893 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulong Buhangin grew from 14,502 in 1990 to 41,218 in 2020, an increase of 26,716 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 4,325 people, from the previous population of 36,893 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14,502 | – | |
| 14,990 | 0.62% | |
| 23,069 | 9.68% | |
| 33,799 | 5.41% | |
| 33,643 | -0.17% | |
| 36,893 | 1.77% | |
| 41,218 | 2.36% |
Location
Pulong Buhangin is situated at approximately 14.8705, 121.0022, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.1 meters or 184.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pulong Buhangin 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.