Bularong, Municipality of Margosatubig, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | Margosatubig |
| Postal code | 7035 |
| Population (2020) | 1,043 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5532, 123.1535 (7° 33' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 152.4 meters (500.0 feet) |
Bularong is a barangay in the municipality of Margosatubig, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,043. This represented 2.70% of the total population of Margosatubig.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bularong in the 2015 Census was 1,039 broken down into 248 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 885 | 172 | 5.15 | |
| 918 | 166 | 5.53 | |
| 1,012 | 183 | 5.53 | |
| 1,028 | 187 | 5.50 | |
| 1,035 | 194 | 5.34 | |
| 1,039 | 248 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bularong is 5 to 9, with 135 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 10.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 135 | 12.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 10.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 8.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 8.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 6.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 6.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 3.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 4.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 4.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.48% |
| Total | 1,039 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bularong grew from 885 in 1990 to 1,043 in 2020, an increase of 158 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.08%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 1,039 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 885 | – | |
| 918 | 0.69% | |
| 1,012 | 2.11% | |
| 1,028 | 0.22% | |
| 1,035 | 0.25% | |
| 1,039 | 0.07% | |
| 1,043 | 0.08% |
Location
Bularong is situated at approximately 7.5532, 123.1535, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 152.4 meters or 500.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bularong 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.