Dolos, 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) | 609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7595, 123.9483 (12° 46' North, 123° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.0 meters (275.6 feet) |
Dolos is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 609. This represented 0.58% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dolos in the 2015 Census was 500 broken down into 98 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 59 | 5.66 | |
| 344 | 74 | 4.65 | |
| 446 | 80 | 5.58 | |
| 462 | 81 | 5.70 | |
| 549 | 100 | 5.49 | |
| 500 | 98 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dolos is 10 to 14, with 88 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 72 | 14.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 14.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 17.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 9.40% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 6.00% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 5.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 23 | 4.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 3.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.80% |
| Total | 500 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dolos grew from 334 in 1990 to 609 in 2020, an increase of 275 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.24%, or an increase of 109 people, from the previous population of 500 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | – | |
| 344 | 0.55% | |
| 446 | 5.73% | |
| 462 | 0.49% | |
| 549 | 6.48% | |
| 500 | -1.76% | |
| 609 | 4.24% |
Location
Dolos is situated at approximately 12.7595, 123.9483, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.0 meters or 275.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dolos 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.