Bucal, Municipality of Magdalena, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Magdalena |
| Postal code | 4007 |
| Population (2020) | 491 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.2093, 121.4415 (14° 13' North, 121° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.0 meters (131.2 feet) |
Bucal is a barangay in the municipality of Magdalena, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 491. This represented 1.77% of the total population of Magdalena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucal in the 2015 Census was 983 broken down into 253 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 53 | 5.30 | |
| 355 | 74 | 4.80 | |
| 481 | 102 | 4.72 | |
| 612 | 171 | 3.58 | |
| 961 | 224 | 4.29 | |
| 983 | 253 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucal is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 11.39% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 10.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 10.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 96 | 9.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 9.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 62 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 70 | 7.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 53 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.12% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.41% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.51% |
| Total | 983 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucal grew from 281 in 1990 to 491 in 2020, an increase of 210 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 13.59%, or a decrease of 492 people, from the previous population of 983 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 281 | – | |
| 355 | 4.48% | |
| 481 | 6.73% | |
| 612 | 3.38% | |
| 961 | 17.85% | |
| 983 | 0.43% | |
| 491 | -13.59% |
Location
Bucal is situated at approximately 14.2093, 121.4415, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.0 meters or 131.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucal 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.