Bukal, Municipality of Nagcarlan, Province of Laguna
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Laguna |
| Municipality | Nagcarlan |
| Postal code | 4002 |
| Population (2020) | 796 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0797, 121.4450 (14° 5' North, 121° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 660.2 meters (2,166.0 feet) |
Bukal is a barangay in the municipality of Nagcarlan, in the province of Laguna. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 796. This represented 1.23% of the total population of Nagcarlan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal in the 2015 Census was 808 broken down into 224 households or an average of 3.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | 84 | 4.17 | |
| 494 | 122 | 4.05 | |
| 576 | 140 | 4.11 | |
| 666 | 180 | 3.70 | |
| 728 | 207 | 3.52 | |
| 808 | 224 | 3.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal is 20 to 24, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 9.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 68 | 8.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 74 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 82 | 10.15% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 8.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 9.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 48 | 5.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 57 | 7.05% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.08% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 4.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.50% |
| Total | 808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal grew from 350 in 1990 to 796 in 2020, an increase of 446 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.31%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 808 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | – | |
| 494 | 6.67% | |
| 576 | 3.35% | |
| 666 | 2.02% | |
| 728 | 3.29% | |
| 808 | 2.00% | |
| 796 | -0.31% |
Location
Bukal is situated at approximately 14.0797, 121.4450, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 660.2 meters or 2,166.0 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.