Bucanan, Municipality of Magalang, Province of Pampanga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Pampanga |
| Municipality | Magalang |
| Postal code | 2011 |
| Population (2020) | 2,184 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.2344, 120.6754 (15° 14' North, 120° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.7 meters (113.8 feet) |
Bucanan is a barangay in the municipality of Magalang, in the province of Pampanga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,184. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Magalang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucanan in the 2015 Census was 1,703 broken down into 362 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 | 166 | 5.70 | |
| 1,129 | 195 | 5.79 | |
| 1,134 | 217 | 5.23 | |
| 1,427 | 317 | 4.50 | |
| 1,665 | 337 | 4.94 | |
| 1,703 | 362 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucanan is 10 to 14, with 192 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.06% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 7.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 156 | 9.16% |
| 10 to 14 | 192 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 172 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 8.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 137 | 8.04% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 136 | 7.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 130 | 7.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 105 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 82 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 4.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 1.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.70% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.76% |
| Total | 1,703 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucanan grew from 947 in 1990 to 2,184 in 2020, an increase of 1,237 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.38%, or an increase of 481 people, from the previous population of 1,703 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 947 | – | |
| 1,129 | 3.35% | |
| 1,134 | 0.09% | |
| 1,427 | 3.22% | |
| 1,665 | 5.78% | |
| 1,703 | 0.43% | |
| 2,184 | 5.38% |
Location
Bucanan is situated at approximately 15.2344, 120.6754, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.7 meters or 113.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucanan 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.