Bukal, Municipality of Tagkawayan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Tagkawayan |
| Postal code | 4321 |
| Population (2020) | 584 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9735, 122.5960 (13° 58' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 91.6 meters (300.5 feet) |
Bukal is a barangay in the municipality of Tagkawayan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 584. This represented 1.08% of the total population of Tagkawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukal in the 2015 Census was 556 broken down into 134 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 523 | 104 | 5.03 | |
| 593 | 116 | 5.11 | |
| 556 | 110 | 5.05 | |
| 609 | 125 | 4.87 | |
| 581 | 134 | 4.34 | |
| 556 | 134 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukal is 5 to 9, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 65 | 11.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 13.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 30 | 5.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 7.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 9.17% |
| 30 to 34 | 44 | 7.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 6.65% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 4.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 5.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.90% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.54% |
| Total | 556 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukal grew from 523 in 1990 to 584 in 2020, an increase of 61 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 556 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 523 | – | |
| 593 | 2.38% | |
| 556 | -1.37% | |
| 609 | 1.26% | |
| 581 | -1.70% | |
| 556 | -0.83% | |
| 584 | 1.04% |
Location
Bukal is situated at approximately 13.9735, 122.5960, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 91.6 meters or 300.5 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.