Bulihan, Municipality of Silang, Province of Cavite
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Cavite |
| Municipality | Silang |
| Postal code | 4118 |
| Population (2020) | 24,985 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2800, 120.9969 (14° 17' North, 120° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 201.0 meters (659.4 feet) |
Bulihan is a barangay in the municipality of Silang, in the province of Cavite. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,985. This represented 8.45% of the total population of Silang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulihan in the 2015 Census was 23,237 broken down into 4,977 households or an average of 4.67 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,899 | 522 | 5.55 | |
| 7,918 | 1,577 | 5.02 | |
| 11,978 | 2,389 | 5.01 | |
| 19,192 | 3,799 | 5.05 | |
| 21,448 | 4,554 | 4.71 | |
| 23,237 | 4,977 | 4.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulihan is 20 to 24, with 2,774 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 62 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 404 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,672 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,138 | 9.19% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,222 | 9.55% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,475 | 10.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,774 | 11.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,463 | 10.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,874 | 8.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,608 | 6.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,312 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,245 | 5.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,169 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 868 | 3.73% |
| 60 to 64 | 530 | 2.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 288 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 109 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 62 | 0.27% |
| 80 and over | 62 | 0.27% |
| Total | 23,275 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulihan grew from 2,903 in 1990 to 24,985 in 2020, an increase of 22,082 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.50%, or an increase of 1,710 people, from the previous population of 23,275 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,903 | – | |
| 7,918 | 20.68% | |
| 11,978 | 9.28% | |
| 19,192 | 6.72% | |
| 21,453 | 4.14% | |
| 23,275 | 1.56% | |
| 24,985 | 1.50% |
Location
Bulihan is situated at approximately 14.2800, 120.9969, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 201.0 meters or 659.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulihan 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.