Bukal, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Lemery |
| Postal code | 4209 |
| Population (2020) | 2,243 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9098, 120.8934 (13° 55' North, 120° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.7 meters (97.4 feet) |
Bukal is a barangay in the municipality of Lemery, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,243. This represented 2.41% of the total population of Lemery.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal in the 2015 Census was 2,159 broken down into 456 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,143 | 206 | 5.55 | |
| 1,413 | 264 | 5.35 | |
| 1,631 | 316 | 5.16 | |
| 1,642 | 346 | 4.75 | |
| 1,814 | 389 | 4.66 | |
| 2,159 | 456 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal is 20 to 24, with 221 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 7.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 198 | 9.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 210 | 9.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 181 | 8.38% |
| 20 to 24 | 221 | 10.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 198 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 158 | 7.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 159 | 7.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 121 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 102 | 4.72% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 64 | 2.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,159 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal grew from 1,143 in 1990 to 2,243 in 2020, an increase of 1,100 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.81%, or an increase of 84 people, from the previous population of 2,159 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,143 | – | |
| 1,413 | 4.05% | |
| 1,631 | 3.12% | |
| 1,642 | 0.09% | |
| 1,814 | 3.69% | |
| 2,159 | 3.37% | |
| 2,243 | 0.81% |
Location
Bukal is situated at approximately 13.9098, 120.8934, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.7 meters or 97.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bukal 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.