Bocal, Municipality of San Fernando, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | San Fernando |
| Postal code | 4415 |
| Population (2020) | 666 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.5246, 123.1267 (13° 31' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 141.8 meters (465.2 feet) |
Bocal is a barangay in the municipality of San Fernando, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 666. This represented 1.72% of the total population of San Fernando.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bocal in the 2015 Census was 684 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 | 89 | 5.82 | |
| 580 | 104 | 5.58 | |
| 552 | 105 | 5.26 | |
| 624 | 131 | 4.76 | |
| 689 | 141 | 4.89 | |
| 684 | 149 | 4.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bocal is 5 to 9, with 101 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 10.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 101 | 14.77% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 13.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 60 | 8.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 48 | 7.02% |
| 25 to 29 | 41 | 5.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 3.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.88% |
| Total | 684 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bocal grew from 518 in 1990 to 666 in 2020, an increase of 148 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 684 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 518 | – | |
| 580 | 2.14% | |
| 552 | -1.06% | |
| 624 | 1.71% | |
| 689 | 3.67% | |
| 684 | -0.14% | |
| 666 | -0.56% |
Location
Bocal is situated at approximately 13.5246, 123.1267, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 141.8 meters or 465.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bocal 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.