Bucot, Municipality of Aliaga, Province of Nueva Ecija
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Nueva Ecija |
| Municipality | Aliaga |
| Postal code | 3111 |
| Population (2020) | 5,355 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.5029, 120.8714 (15° 30' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.1 meters (92.2 feet) |
Bucot is a barangay in the municipality of Aliaga, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,355. This represented 7.61% of the total population of Aliaga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucot in the 2015 Census was 5,156 broken down into 1,129 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,557 | 645 | 5.51 | |
| 3,910 | 708 | 5.52 | |
| 3,930 | 754 | 5.21 | |
| 4,444 | 909 | 4.89 | |
| 4,576 | 1,000 | 4.58 | |
| 5,156 | 1,129 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucot is 5 to 9, with 535 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 44 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 112 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 487 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 535 | 10.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 532 | 10.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 488 | 9.46% |
| 20 to 24 | 435 | 8.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 401 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 395 | 7.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 391 | 7.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 289 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 234 | 4.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 224 | 4.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 202 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 161 | 3.12% |
| 65 to 69 | 111 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 69 | 1.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 0.89% |
| Total | 5,156 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucot grew from 3,557 in 1990 to 5,355 in 2020, an increase of 1,798 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.80%, or an increase of 199 people, from the previous population of 5,156 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,557 | – | |
| 3,910 | 1.79% | |
| 3,930 | 0.11% | |
| 4,444 | 1.71% | |
| 4,576 | 1.07% | |
| 5,156 | 2.30% | |
| 5,355 | 0.80% |
Location
Bucot is situated at approximately 15.5029, 120.8714, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.1 meters or 92.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucot 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.