Abad Santos, Municipality of Bulan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulan |
| Postal code | 4706 |
| Population (2020) | 1,034 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6786, 123.9242 (12° 41' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.9 meters (71.8 feet) |
Abad Santos is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,034. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Abad Santos in the 2015 Census was 1,010 broken down into 214 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 688 | 109 | 6.31 | |
| 734 | 129 | 5.69 | |
| 845 | 147 | 5.75 | |
| 1,000 | 200 | 5.00 | |
| 1,007 | 200 | 5.04 | |
| 1,010 | 214 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Abad Santos is 5 to 9, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 1.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 99 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 16.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 127 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 11.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 6.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 4.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 6.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 5.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 4.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 2.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.98% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,010 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Abad Santos grew from 688 in 1990 to 1,034 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.50%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 1,010 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 688 | – | |
| 734 | 1.22% | |
| 845 | 3.07% | |
| 1,000 | 2.35% | |
| 1,007 | 0.25% | |
| 1,010 | 0.06% | |
| 1,034 | 0.50% |
Location
Abad Santos is situated at approximately 12.6786, 123.9242, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.9 meters or 71.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Abad Santos 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.