Bical, 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) | 673 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7294, 123.9442 (12° 44' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.6 meters (277.6 feet) |
Bical is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 673. This represented 0.64% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bical in the 2015 Census was 663 broken down into 144 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 86 | 5.07 | |
| 409 | 82 | 4.99 | |
| 474 | 81 | 5.85 | |
| 654 | 122 | 5.36 | |
| 704 | 130 | 5.42 | |
| 663 | 144 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bical is 10 to 14, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 67 | 10.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 13.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 113 | 17.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 9.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 51 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 37 | 5.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 5.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 27 | 4.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 6.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 4.98% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 1.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.90% |
| Total | 663 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bical grew from 436 in 1990 to 673 in 2020, an increase of 237 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.32%, or an increase of 10 people, from the previous population of 663 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 436 | – | |
| 409 | -1.19% | |
| 474 | 3.21% | |
| 654 | 4.54% | |
| 704 | 2.72% | |
| 663 | -1.14% | |
| 673 | 0.32% |
Location
Bical is situated at approximately 12.7294, 123.9442, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.6 meters or 277.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bical 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.