Bucao, Municipality of Polillo, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Polillo |
| Postal code | 4339 |
| Population (2020) | 871 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Polillo |
| Coordinates | 14.7044, 121.9051 (14° 42' North, 121° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Bucao is a barangay in the municipality of Polillo, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 871. This represented 2.73% of the total population of Polillo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucao in the 2015 Census was 742 broken down into 181 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 666 | 127 | 5.24 | |
| 587 | 124 | 4.73 | |
| 656 | 132 | 4.97 | |
| 779 | 175 | 4.45 | |
| 709 | 161 | 4.40 | |
| 742 | 181 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucao is 5 to 9, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.89% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 7.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 97 | 13.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 11.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 65 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 8.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 6.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 5.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 4.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.89% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.16% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.67% |
| Total | 742 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucao grew from 666 in 1990 to 871 in 2020, an increase of 205 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.43%, or an increase of 129 people, from the previous population of 742 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 666 | – | |
| 587 | -2.34% | |
| 656 | 2.41% | |
| 779 | 2.40% | |
| 711 | -3.27% | |
| 742 | 0.82% | |
| 871 | 3.43% |
Location
Bucao is situated at approximately 14.7044, 121.9051, in the island of Polillo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucao 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.