Zone VIII 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) | 2,183 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.6663, 123.8789 (12° 40' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.4 meters (14.4 feet) |
Zone VIII Poblacion, formerly Barangay 8- Loyo, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,183. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Bulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone VIII Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 2,139 broken down into 481 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,744 | 324 | 5.38 | |
| 1,874 | 366 | 5.12 | |
| 2,011 | 405 | 4.97 | |
| 2,224 | 466 | 4.77 | |
| 2,077 | 469 | 4.43 | |
| 2,139 | 481 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone VIII Poblacion is 15 to 19, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 24 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 33 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 156 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 9.61% |
| 10 to 14 | 236 | 10.60% |
| 15 to 19 | 278 | 12.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 209 | 9.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 135 | 6.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 132 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 139 | 6.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.57% |
| 45 to 49 | 127 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 117 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 97 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 78 | 3.50% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 2.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 2.07% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.12% |
| Total | 2,227 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone VIII Poblacion grew from 1,744 in 1990 to 2,183 in 2020, an increase of 439 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.42%, or a decrease of 44 people, from the previous population of 2,227 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,744 | – | |
| 1,874 | 1.36% | |
| 2,013 | 1.55% | |
| 2,224 | 1.38% | |
| 2,077 | -2.46% | |
| 2,227 | 1.34% | |
| 2,183 | -0.42% |
Location
Zone VIII Poblacion is situated at approximately 12.6663, 123.8789, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.4 meters or 14.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone VIII Poblacion 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.