Bucalbucalan, City of Sorsogon, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| City | Sorsogon City |
| Postal code | 4700 |
| Population (2020) | 2,566 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.9795, 123.9145 (12° 59' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.5 meters (70.5 feet) |
Bucalbucalan is a barangay in Sorsogon City, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,566. This represented 1.41% of the total population of Sorsogon City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucalbucalan in the 2015 Census was 2,521 broken down into 524 households or an average of 4.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,662 | 299 | 5.56 | |
| 1,631 | 293 | 5.57 | |
| 1,982 | 346 | 5.73 | |
| 2,312 | 446 | 5.18 | |
| 2,309 | 471 | 4.90 | |
| 2,521 | 524 | 4.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucalbucalan is 10 to 14, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 57 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 255 | 10.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 261 | 10.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 311 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 309 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 238 | 9.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 177 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 150 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 154 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 137 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 110 | 4.34% |
| 50 to 54 | 105 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 93 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.47% |
| 80 and over | 20 | 0.79% |
| Total | 2,533 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucalbucalan grew from 1,662 in 1990 to 2,566 in 2020, an increase of 904 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.27%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 2,533 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,662 | – | |
| 1,631 | -0.35% | |
| 1,982 | 4.27% | |
| 2,312 | 2.15% | |
| 2,309 | -0.05% | |
| 2,533 | 1.78% | |
| 2,566 | 0.27% |
Location
Bucalbucalan is situated at approximately 12.9795, 123.9145, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.5 meters or 70.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucalbucalan 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.