Bulawon, Municipality of Santa Cruz, Province of Zambales
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Zambales |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz |
| Postal code | 2213 |
| Population (2020) | 1,441 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7747, 119.9188 (15° 46' North, 119° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Bulawon is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, in the province of Zambales. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,441. This represented 2.26% of the total population of Santa Cruz.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulawon in the 2015 Census was 1,244 broken down into 295 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 796 | 140 | 5.69 | |
| 950 | 181 | 5.25 | |
| 942 | 189 | 4.98 | |
| 1,055 | 243 | 4.34 | |
| 1,150 | 249 | 4.62 | |
| 1,244 | 295 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulawon is 5 to 9, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.16% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 12.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 10.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 112 | 9.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 7.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 88 | 7.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 80 | 6.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 65 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 1.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.72% |
| Total | 1,244 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulawon grew from 796 in 1990 to 1,441 in 2020, an increase of 645 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.14%, or an increase of 197 people, from the previous population of 1,244 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 796 | – | |
| 950 | 3.37% | |
| 942 | -0.18% | |
| 1,055 | 1.57% | |
| 1,150 | 3.19% | |
| 1,244 | 1.51% | |
| 1,441 | 3.14% |
Location
Bulawon is situated at approximately 15.7747, 119.9188, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulawon 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.