Bulacao, Municipality of Gubat, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Gubat |
| Postal code | 4710 |
| Population (2020) | 1,950 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.8857, 124.0947 (12° 53' North, 124° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.7 meters (67.9 feet) |
Bulacao is a barangay in the municipality of Gubat, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,950. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Gubat.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulacao in the 2015 Census was 2,024 broken down into 435 households or an average of 4.65 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,315 | 283 | 4.65 | |
| 1,481 | 324 | 4.57 | |
| 1,655 | 365 | 4.53 | |
| 1,802 | 396 | 4.55 | |
| 1,882 | 423 | 4.45 | |
| 2,024 | 435 | 4.65 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulacao is 10 to 14, with 248 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 158 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 199 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 248 | 12.25% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 11.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 173 | 8.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 109 | 5.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 108 | 5.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 119 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 118 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 114 | 5.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 4.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 61 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 2.37% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.63% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.73% |
| Total | 2,024 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulacao grew from 1,315 in 1990 to 1,950 in 2020, an increase of 635 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.78%, or a decrease of 74 people, from the previous population of 2,024 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,315 | – | |
| 1,481 | 2.25% | |
| 1,655 | 2.41% | |
| 1,802 | 1.18% | |
| 1,882 | 1.59% | |
| 2,024 | 1.39% | |
| 1,950 | -0.78% |
Location
Bulacao is situated at approximately 12.8857, 124.0947, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.7 meters or 67.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulacao 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.