Bocawe, Municipality of Lanuza, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Lanuza |
| Postal code | 8314 |
| Population (2020) | 855 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2235, 126.0260 (9° 13' North, 126° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.8 meters (38.7 feet) |
Bocawe is a barangay in the municipality of Lanuza, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 855. This represented 6.27% of the total population of Lanuza.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bocawe in the 2015 Census was 747 broken down into 174 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 497 | 93 | 5.34 | |
| 513 | 106 | 4.84 | |
| 625 | 127 | 4.92 | |
| 654 | 135 | 4.84 | |
| 709 | 147 | 4.82 | |
| 747 | 174 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bocawe is 5 to 9, with 83 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.28% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 9.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 83 | 11.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 10.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 63 | 8.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 7.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 4.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 3.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.95% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 4.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.01% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.34% |
| Total | 747 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bocawe grew from 497 in 1990 to 855 in 2020, an increase of 358 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.88%, or an increase of 108 people, from the previous population of 747 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | – | |
| 513 | 0.60% | |
| 625 | 4.33% | |
| 654 | 0.63% | |
| 709 | 2.98% | |
| 747 | 1.00% | |
| 855 | 2.88% |
Location
Bocawe is situated at approximately 9.2235, 126.0260, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.8 meters or 38.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bocawe 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.