Bulu‑an, Municipality of Ipil, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Ipil |
| Postal code | 7001 |
| Population (2020) | 4,016 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7137, 122.5262 (7° 43' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.5 meters (24.6 feet) |
Bulu‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Ipil, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,016. This represented 4.49% of the total population of Ipil.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulu-an in the 2015 Census was 3,150 broken down into 842 households or an average of 3.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | 378 | 5.59 | |
| 1,895 | 364 | 5.21 | |
| 2,510 | 518 | 4.85 | |
| 2,808 | 628 | 4.47 | |
| 3,056 | 703 | 4.35 | |
| 3,150 | 842 | 3.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulu-an is 5 to 9, with 360 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 69 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 290 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 360 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 356 | 11.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 311 | 9.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 272 | 8.57% |
| 25 to 29 | 282 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 221 | 6.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 209 | 6.58% |
| 40 to 44 | 163 | 5.13% |
| 45 to 49 | 175 | 5.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 131 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 124 | 3.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 70 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 61 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 52 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.60% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.31% |
| Total | 3,175 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulu-an grew from 2,112 in 1990 to 4,016 in 2020, an increase of 1,904 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.07%, or an increase of 841 people, from the previous population of 3,175 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,112 | – | |
| 1,897 | -1.99% | |
| 2,510 | 6.19% | |
| 2,808 | 1.56% | |
| 3,056 | 3.13% | |
| 3,175 | 0.73% | |
| 4,016 | 5.07% |
Location
Bulu‑an is situated at approximately 7.7137, 122.5262, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.5 meters or 24.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulu‑an 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.