Sula, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | San Jose |
| Postal code | 2309 |
| Population (2020) | 5,122 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4622, 120.3930 (15° 28' North, 120° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 126.1 meters (413.7 feet) |
Sula is a barangay in the municipality of San Jose, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,122. This represented 12.44% of the total population of San Jose.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sula in the 2015 Census was 3,682 broken down into 835 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,107 | 377 | 5.59 | |
| 2,600 | 462 | 5.63 | |
| 3,028 | 561 | 5.40 | |
| 2,867 | 558 | 5.14 | |
| 3,491 | 698 | 5.00 | |
| 3,682 | 835 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sula is 10 to 14, with 434 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 2.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 341 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 424 | 11.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 434 | 11.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 393 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 358 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 284 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 246 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 231 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 201 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 171 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 139 | 3.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 123 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 84 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 32 | 0.87% |
| Total | 3,682 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sula grew from 2,107 in 1990 to 5,122 in 2020, an increase of 3,015 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 7.19%, or an increase of 1,440 people, from the previous population of 3,682 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,107 | – | |
| 2,600 | 4.02% | |
| 3,028 | 3.32% | |
| 2,867 | -0.75% | |
| 3,491 | 7.43% | |
| 3,682 | 1.02% | |
| 5,122 | 7.19% |
Location
Sula is situated at approximately 15.4622, 120.3930, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 126.1 meters or 413.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sula 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.