Bulatok, City of Pagadian, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| City | Pagadian |
| Postal code | 7016 |
| Population (2020) | 5,516 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8458, 123.4477 (7° 51' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 117.7 meters (386.2 feet) |
Bulatok is a barangay in the city of Pagadian, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,516. This represented 2.62% of the total population of Pagadian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulatok in the 2015 Census was 3,803 broken down into 933 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 767 | 141 | 5.44 | |
| 1,216 | 242 | 5.02 | |
| 1,477 | 299 | 4.94 | |
| 2,027 | 411 | 4.93 | |
| 2,890 | 641 | 4.51 | |
| 3,803 | 933 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulatok is 5 to 9, with 433 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 100 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 329 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 433 | 11.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 425 | 11.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 407 | 10.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 384 | 10.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 323 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 219 | 5.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 243 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 231 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 193 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 158 | 4.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 127 | 3.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 98 | 2.58% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 1.63% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 0.66% |
| Total | 3,803 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulatok grew from 767 in 1990 to 5,516 in 2020, an increase of 4,749 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.14%, or an increase of 1,713 people, from the previous population of 3,803 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 767 | – | |
| 1,218 | 9.05% | |
| 1,479 | 4.25% | |
| 2,027 | 4.44% | |
| 2,890 | 13.78% | |
| 3,803 | 5.37% | |
| 5,516 | 8.14% |
Location
Bulatok is situated at approximately 7.8458, 123.4477, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 117.7 meters or 386.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulatok 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.