Bukal Sur, Municipality of Candelaria, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Candelaria |
| Postal code | 4323 |
| Population (2020) | 8,483 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9369, 121.3874 (13° 56' North, 121° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 63.6 meters (208.7 feet) |
Bukal Sur is a barangay in the municipality of Candelaria, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,483. This represented 6.15% of the total population of Candelaria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal Sur in the 2015 Census was 7,163 broken down into 1,964 households or an average of 3.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,568 | 690 | 5.17 | |
| 4,556 | 915 | 4.98 | |
| 5,856 | 1,178 | 4.97 | |
| 6,510 | 1,377 | 4.73 | |
| 6,573 | 1,538 | 4.27 | |
| 7,163 | 1,964 | 3.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal Sur is 10 to 14, with 712 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 65 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 131 | 1.83% |
| 1 to 4 | 516 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 642 | 8.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 712 | 9.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 656 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 678 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 598 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 550 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 514 | 7.17% |
| 40 to 44 | 425 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 432 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 356 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 352 | 4.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 271 | 3.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 127 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 76 | 1.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 65 | 0.91% |
| 80 and over | 65 | 0.91% |
| Total | 7,166 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal Sur grew from 3,568 in 1990 to 8,483 in 2020, an increase of 4,915 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.62%, or an increase of 1,317 people, from the previous population of 7,166 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,568 | – | |
| 4,556 | 4.69% | |
| 5,869 | 5.58% | |
| 6,510 | 1.44% | |
| 6,573 | 0.35% | |
| 7,166 | 1.66% | |
| 8,483 | 3.62% |
Location
Bukal Sur is situated at approximately 13.9369, 121.3874, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 63.6 meters or 208.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bukal Sur 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.