Bualan, Municipality of Talusan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Talusan |
| Postal code | 7012 |
| Population (2020) | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 7.3491, 122.8964 (7° 21' North, 122° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.0 meters (49.2 feet) |
Bualan is a barangay in the municipality of Talusan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,023. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Talusan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bualan in the 2015 Census was 1,167 broken down into 225 households or an average of 5.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 41 | 5.37 | |
| 532 | 83 | 6.41 | |
| 716 | 125 | 5.73 | |
| 979 | 147 | 6.66 | |
| 1,080 | 200 | 5.40 | |
| 1,167 | 225 | 5.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bualan is 5 to 9, with 204 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 204 | 17.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 179 | 15.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 130 | 11.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 94 | 8.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 111 | 9.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 63 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 3.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 51 | 4.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 2.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 1.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.17% |
| Total | 1,167 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bualan grew from 220 in 1990 to 1,023 in 2020, an increase of 803 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.73%, or a decrease of 144 people, from the previous population of 1,167 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 220 | – | |
| 532 | 17.99% | |
| 716 | 6.58% | |
| 979 | 4.41% | |
| 1,080 | 3.64% | |
| 1,167 | 1.49% | |
| 1,023 | -2.73% |
Location
Bualan is situated at approximately 7.3491, 122.8964, in the island of Olutanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.0 meters or 49.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bualan 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.