Bulawen, Municipality of Palauig, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Palauig |
| Postal code | 2210 |
| Population (2020) | 5,284 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.4171, 119.9533 (15° 25' North, 119° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 37.5 meters (123.0 feet) |
Bulawen is a barangay in the municipality of Palauig, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,284. This represented 13.28% of the total population of Palauig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulawen in the 2015 Census was 4,810 broken down into 1,025 households or an average of 4.69 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,055 | 363 | 5.66 | |
| 3,104 | 630 | 4.93 | |
| 3,188 | 617 | 5.17 | |
| 4,127 | 843 | 4.90 | |
| 4,174 | 867 | 4.81 | |
| 4,810 | 1,025 | 4.69 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulawen is 5 to 9, with 590 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 113 | 2.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 453 | 9.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 590 | 11.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 542 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 527 | 10.67% |
| 20 to 24 | 452 | 9.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 417 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 371 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 305 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 273 | 5.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 232 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 189 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 171 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 108 | 2.19% |
| 65 to 69 | 99 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.55% |
| Total | 4,939 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulawen grew from 2,055 in 1990 to 5,284 in 2020, an increase of 3,229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.43%, or an increase of 345 people, from the previous population of 4,939 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,055 | – | |
| 3,104 | 8.03% | |
| 3,188 | 0.57% | |
| 4,127 | 3.62% | |
| 4,494 | 3.15% | |
| 4,939 | 1.81% | |
| 5,284 | 1.43% |
Location
Bulawen is situated at approximately 15.4171, 119.9533, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 37.5 meters or 123.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulawen 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.