Bulusan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 4704 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Philippine Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 96.30 km2 (37.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 23,932 |
| Density (2020) | 249 / km2 (644 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 12° 45' North, 124° 8' East (12.7518, 124.1371) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.2 meters (26.9 feet) |
Bulusan is a coastal municipality in the province of Sorsogon.
The municipality has a land area of 96.30 square kilometers or 37.18 square miles which constitutes 4.54% of Sorsogon's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 23,932. This represented 2.89% of the total population of Sorsogon province, or 0.39% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 249 inhabitants per square kilometer or 644 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bulusan has 24 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagacay | 3.35% | 802 | 824 | -2.67% | -0.57% |
| Central | 1.27% | 305 | 321 | -4.98% | -1.07% |
| Cogon | 1.75% | 419 | 330 | 26.97% | 5.15% |
| Dancalan | 6.33% | 1,516 | 1,577 | -3.87% | -0.83% |
| Dapdap | 5.31% | 1,270 | 1,398 | -9.16% | -2.00% |
| Lalud | 2.24% | 536 | 534 | 0.37% | 0.08% |
| Looban | 0.95% | 228 | 211 | 8.06% | 1.64% |
| Mabuhay | 5.66% | 1,355 | 1,172 | 15.61% | 3.10% |
| Madlawon | 5.22% | 1,250 | 1,146 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Poctol | 1.34% | 321 | 333 | -3.60% | -0.77% |
| Porog | 3.67% | 879 | 805 | 9.19% | 1.87% |
| Sabang | 5.47% | 1,309 | 1,328 | -1.43% | -0.30% |
| Salvacion | 2.00% | 479 | 435 | 10.11% | 2.05% |
| San Antonio | 2.57% | 614 | 587 | 4.60% | 0.95% |
| San Bernardo | 3.71% | 888 | 806 | 10.17% | 2.06% |
| San Francisco | 4.65% | 1,113 | 1,077 | 3.34% | 0.69% |
| San Isidro | 8.43% | 2,018 | 1,973 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| San Jose | 4.19% | 1,003 | 900 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| San Rafael | 4.91% | 1,175 | 1,129 | 4.07% | 0.84% |
| San Roque | 11.83% | 2,830 | 2,378 | 19.01% | 3.73% |
| San Vicente | 6.93% | 1,659 | 1,628 | 1.90% | 0.40% |
| Santa Barbara | 4.11% | 983 | 1,068 | -7.96% | -1.73% |
| Sapngan | 2.08% | 497 | 492 | 1.02% | 0.21% |
| Tinampo | 2.02% | 483 | 432 | 11.81% | 2.38% |
| Bulusan Total | 23,932 | 22,884 | 4.58% | 0.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bulusan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱71,270,472.31.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 40,125,123.11 | – |
| 2010 | 42,825,109.95 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 47,058,385.10 | 9.89% |
| 2012 | 45,584,142.60 | -3.13% |
| 2013 | 51,495,868.26 | 12.97% |
| 2014 | 57,722,671.19 | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 66,029,412.62 | 14.39% |
| 2016 | 71,270,472.31 | 7.94% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulusan in the 2015 Census was 22,850 broken down into 5,307 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,000 | 3,524 | 5.11 | |
| 19,498 | 3,965 | 4.92 | |
| 20,464 | 4,218 | 4.85 | |
| 21,339 | 4,641 | 4.60 | |
| 22,080 | 4,900 | 4.51 | |
| 22,850 | 5,307 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulusan is 10 to 14, with 2,701 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 370 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 457 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,916 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,521 | 11.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,701 | 11.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,378 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,631 | 7.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,317 | 5.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,202 | 5.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,331 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,252 | 5.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,309 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,202 | 5.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 973 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 755 | 3.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 623 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 541 | 2.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 405 | 1.77% |
| 80 and over | 370 | 1.62% |
| Total | 22,884 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulusan grew from 5,578 in 1903 to 23,932 in 2020, an increase of 18,354 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.95%, or an increase of 1,048 people, from the previous population of 22,884 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,578 | – | |
| 8,046 | 2.34% | |
| 10,430 | 1.31% | |
| 12,144 | 1.57% | |
| 15,539 | 2.19% | |
| 16,217 | 0.42% | |
| 16,393 | 0.22% | |
| 18,050 | 1.94% | |
| 18,009 | -0.02% | |
| 19,501 | 1.50% | |
| 20,469 | 1.04% | |
| 21,374 | 0.60% | |
| 22,089 | 1.20% | |
| 22,884 | 0.68% | |
| 23,932 | 0.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bulusan for the year 2019 was 17,085, broken down into 8,536 males and 8,549 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bulusan is situated at approximately 12° 45' North, 124° 8' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.2 meters or 26.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bulusan are Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Legazpi, Albay, Masbate City, Masbate, Tabaco, Albay, Ligao, Albay, and Calbayog, Samar. The nearest municipalities are Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon, Barcelona, Sorsogon, Irosin, Sorsogon, Gubat, Sorsogon, Matnog, Sorsogon, and Juban, Sorsogon. Its distance from the national capital is 397.54 kilometers (247.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon, 12.07 kilometers (7.50 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S15°W)
- Barcelona, Sorsogon, 12.29 kilometers (7.64 miles) to the North (N5°E)
- Irosin, Sorsogon, 12.45 kilometers (7.74 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- Gubat, Sorsogon, 18.55 kilometers (11.53 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Matnog, Sorsogon, 19.25 kilometers (11.96 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Juban, Sorsogon, 19.22 kilometers (11.94 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
Nearest cities
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 28.13 kilometers (17.48 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Legazpi, Albay, 61.18 kilometers (38.02 miles) to the Northwest (N45°W)
- Masbate City, Masbate, 70.33 kilometers (43.70 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Tabaco, Albay, 80.42 kilometers (49.97 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 84.64 kilometers (52.59 miles) to the Northwest (N50°W)
- Calbayog, Samar, 90.64 kilometers (56.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S33°E)
Distance from Manila: 397.54 kilometers (247.02 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.