Recto, 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) | 367 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7326, 123.8849 (12° 44' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 71.3 meters (233.9 feet) |
Recto is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 367. This represented 0.35% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Recto in the 2015 Census was 401 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 | 49 | 5.43 | |
| 281 | 51 | 5.51 | |
| 261 | 42 | 6.21 | |
| 339 | 64 | 5.30 | |
| 379 | 75 | 5.05 | |
| 401 | 81 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Recto is 10 to 14, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 10.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 13.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 14.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 52 | 12.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 37 | 9.23% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 4.74% |
| 40 to 44 | 18 | 4.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 3.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 3.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 1.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.25% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 401 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Recto grew from 266 in 1990 to 367 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.85%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 401 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 266 | – | |
| 281 | 1.03% | |
| 261 | -1.57% | |
| 339 | 3.67% | |
| 379 | 4.14% | |
| 401 | 1.08% | |
| 367 | -1.85% |
Location
Recto is situated at approximately 12.7326, 123.8849, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 71.3 meters or 233.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Recto 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.