Bukal, Municipality of Jomalig, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Jomalig |
| Postal code | 4342 |
| Population (2020) | 1,296 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jomalig |
| Coordinates | 14.6885, 122.4064 (14° 41' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Bukal is a barangay in the municipality of Jomalig, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,296. This represented 16.90% of the total population of Jomalig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal in the 2015 Census was 1,398 broken down into 282 households or an average of 4.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,552 | 252 | 6.16 | |
| 932 | 168 | 5.55 | |
| 1,352 | 227 | 5.96 | |
| 1,207 | 229 | 5.27 | |
| 1,315 | 255 | 5.16 | |
| 1,398 | 282 | 4.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal is 10 to 14, with 218 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 | 28 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 10.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 199 | 14.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 218 | 15.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 177 | 12.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 110 | 7.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 5.87% |
| 30 to 34 | 101 | 7.22% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 5.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 3.22% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 3.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.29% |
| Total | 1,398 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal fell from 1,552 in 1990 to 1,296 in 2020, a decrease of 256 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.58%, or a decrease of 102 people, from the previous population of 1,398 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,552 | – | |
| 932 | -9.11% | |
| 1,352 | 8.30% | |
| 1,207 | -1.55% | |
| 1,315 | 3.17% | |
| 1,398 | 1.17% | |
| 1,296 | -1.58% |
Location
Bukal is situated at approximately 14.6885, 122.4064, in the island of Jomalig. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 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.