Madlawon, Municipality of Bulusan, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Bulusan |
| Postal code | 4704 |
| Population (2020) | 1,250 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7564, 124.1346 (12° 45' North, 124° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Madlawon, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Bulusan, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,250. This represented 5.22% of the total population of Bulusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Madlawon in the 2015 Census was 1,146 broken down into 284 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 909 | 203 | 4.48 | |
| 1,058 | 227 | 4.66 | |
| 1,173 | 257 | 4.56 | |
| 1,203 | 278 | 4.33 | |
| 1,120 | 278 | 4.03 | |
| 1,146 | 284 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Madlawon is 10 to 14, with 128 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 8.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 128 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 118 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 5.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 5.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 56 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 5.06% |
| 50 to 54 | 83 | 7.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 68 | 5.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 45 | 3.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 3.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 4.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 2.79% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 2.09% |
| Total | 1,146 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Madlawon grew from 909 in 1990 to 1,250 in 2020, an increase of 341 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 104 people, from the previous population of 1,146 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 909 | – | |
| 1,058 | 2.88% | |
| 1,173 | 2.24% | |
| 1,203 | 0.35% | |
| 1,120 | -2.57% | |
| 1,146 | 0.44% | |
| 1,250 | 1.85% |
Location
Madlawon is situated at approximately 12.7564, 124.1346, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Madlawon 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.