Bukal, Municipality of Majayjay, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Majayjay |
| Postal code | 4005 |
| Population (2020) | 745 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.1215, 121.4688 (14° 7' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 452.7 meters (1,485.2 feet) |
Bukal is a barangay in the municipality of Majayjay, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 745. This represented 2.67% of the total population of Majayjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal in the 2015 Census was 801 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 20 | 4.35 | |
| 177 | 36 | 4.92 | |
| 443 | 102 | 4.34 | |
| 558 | 127 | 4.39 | |
| 521 | 107 | 4.87 | |
| 801 | 180 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 11.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 9.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 7.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 11.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 40 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 35 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.75% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.00% |
| Total | 801 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal grew from 87 in 1990 to 745 in 2020, an increase of 658 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.51%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 801 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | – | |
| 177 | 14.23% | |
| 443 | 21.74% | |
| 558 | 3.23% | |
| 521 | -2.47% | |
| 801 | 8.53% | |
| 745 | -1.51% |
Location
Bukal is situated at approximately 14.1215, 121.4688, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 452.7 meters or 1,485.2 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.