Bolos, Municipality of Irosin, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Irosin |
| Postal code | 4707 |
| Population (2020) | 1,053 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7501, 123.9858 (12° 45' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 33.0 meters (108.3 feet) |
Bolos is a barangay in the municipality of Irosin, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,053. This represented 1.78% of the total population of Irosin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolos in the 2015 Census was 882 broken down into 165 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 512 | 86 | 5.95 | |
| 605 | 121 | 5.00 | |
| 652 | 116 | 5.62 | |
| 792 | 160 | 4.95 | |
| 810 | 155 | 5.23 | |
| 882 | 165 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolos is 15 to 19, with 115 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 109 | 12.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 115 | 13.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 95 | 10.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 54 | 6.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 50 | 5.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 52 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 3.85% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 4.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 26 | 2.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.45% |
| Total | 882 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bolos grew from 512 in 1990 to 1,053 in 2020, an increase of 541 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.80%, or an increase of 171 people, from the previous population of 882 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 512 | – | |
| 605 | 3.18% | |
| 652 | 1.62% | |
| 792 | 2.72% | |
| 810 | 0.82% | |
| 882 | 1.63% | |
| 1,053 | 3.80% |
Location
Bolos is situated at approximately 12.7501, 123.9858, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33.0 meters or 108.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolos 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.