Bulawan, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 7029 |
| Population (2020) | 1,006 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6287, 123.2544 (7° 38' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 270.8 meters (888.4 feet) |
Bulawan is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,006. This represented 5.07% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulawan in the 2015 Census was 965 broken down into 226 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 596 | 107 | 5.57 | |
| 680 | 129 | 5.27 | |
| 725 | 147 | 4.93 | |
| 839 | 176 | 4.77 | |
| 926 | 185 | 5.01 | |
| 965 | 226 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulawan is 15 to 19, with 106 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 | 25 | 2.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 78 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 9.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 96 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 106 | 10.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 100 | 10.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 71 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 50 | 5.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.35% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 4 | 0.41% |
| Total | 965 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulawan grew from 596 in 1990 to 1,006 in 2020, an increase of 410 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.88%, or an increase of 41 people, from the previous population of 965 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 596 | – | |
| 680 | 2.50% | |
| 725 | 1.38% | |
| 839 | 2.03% | |
| 926 | 3.66% | |
| 965 | 0.79% | |
| 1,006 | 0.88% |
Location
Bulawan is situated at approximately 7.6287, 123.2544, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 270.8 meters or 888.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulawan 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.