Bocohan, City of Lucena
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| City | Lucena |
| Postal code | 4301 |
| Population (2020) | 6,362 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9546, 121.5884 (13° 57' North, 121° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.9 meters (212.9 feet) |
Bocohan is a barangay in the city of Lucena. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,362. This represented 2.28% of the total population of Lucena.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bocohan in the 2015 Census was 5,027 broken down into 1,136 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 843 | 194 | 4.35 | |
| 1,453 | 297 | 4.89 | |
| 3,347 | 692 | 4.84 | |
| 4,279 | 800 | 5.35 | |
| 4,195 | 883 | 4.75 | |
| 5,027 | 1,136 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bocohan is 5 to 9, with 539 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 114 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 491 | 9.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 539 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 513 | 10.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 524 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 510 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 440 | 8.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 367 | 7.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 325 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 280 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 296 | 5.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 238 | 4.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 157 | 3.11% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 0.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.38% |
| Total | 5,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bocohan grew from 843 in 1990 to 6,362 in 2020, an increase of 5,519 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.02%, or an increase of 1,320 people, from the previous population of 5,042 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 843 | – | |
| 1,453 | 10.74% | |
| 3,347 | 19.59% | |
| 4,279 | 3.45% | |
| 4,195 | -0.72% | |
| 5,042 | 3.56% | |
| 6,362 | 5.02% |
Location
Bocohan is situated at approximately 13.9546, 121.5884, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.9 meters or 212.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bocohan 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.