Zone III Poblacion, 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) | 604 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6664, 123.8758 (12° 40' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Zone III Poblacion, formerly Barangay 3- East Ilawod, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 604. This represented 0.57% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone III Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 631 broken down into 151 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 658 | 119 | 5.53 | |
| 609 | 127 | 4.80 | |
| 663 | 118 | 5.62 | |
| 678 | 138 | 4.91 | |
| 662 | 143 | 4.63 | |
| 631 | 151 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone III Poblacion is 5 to 9, with 72 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 | 7 | 1.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 7.89% |
| 5 to 9 | 72 | 11.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 69 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 47 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 4.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 30 | 4.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.93% |
| Total | 646 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone III Poblacion fell from 671 in 1990 to 604 in 2020, a decrease of 67 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.41%, or a decrease of 42 people, from the previous population of 646 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 671 | – | |
| 630 | -1.17% | |
| 667 | 1.23% | |
| 685 | 0.37% | |
| 662 | -1.24% | |
| 646 | -0.46% | |
| 604 | -1.41% |
Location
Zone III Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.6664, 123.8758, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone III Poblacion shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Zone VI Poblacion (Barangay 6- Baybay), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Zone V Poblacion (Barangay 5-Lanipan), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Managanaga, Bulan, Sorsogon
- Zone II Poblacion (Barangay 2- West Ilawod), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Zone IV Poblacion (Barangay 4- West Central), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Zone I Poblacion (Barangay 1- South Ilawod), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Zone VIII Poblacion (Barangay 8- Loyo), Bulan, Sorsogon
- Libertad, Bulan, Sorsogon
- Obrero, Bulan, Sorsogon
- Santa Remedios, Bulan, Sorsogon
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.