Bolocaon, Municipality of Kitaotao, Province of Bukidnon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Bukidnon |
| Municipality | Kitaotao |
| Postal code | 8716 |
| Population (2020) | 771 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6327, 125.0170 (7° 38' North, 125° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 362.4 meters (1,189.0 feet) |
Bolocaon is a barangay in the municipality of Kitaotao, in the province of Bukidnon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 771. This represented 1.43% of the total population of Kitaotao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolocaon in the 2015 Census was 794 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | 92 | 5.46 | |
| 553 | 113 | 4.89 | |
| 638 | 128 | 4.98 | |
| 594 | 134 | 4.43 | |
| 656 | 150 | 4.37 | |
| 794 | 179 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolocaon is 10 to 14, with 82 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 70 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 9.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.70% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 7.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 7.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 6.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 6.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 61 | 7.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 5.67% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.26% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.13% |
| Total | 794 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bolocaon grew from 502 in 1990 to 771 in 2020, an increase of 269 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 23 people, from the previous population of 794 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 502 | – | |
| 553 | 1.83% | |
| 638 | 3.11% | |
| 594 | -0.98% | |
| 656 | 3.68% | |
| 794 | 3.70% | |
| 771 | -0.62% |
Location
Bolocaon is situated at approximately 7.6327, 125.0170, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 362.4 meters or 1,189.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolocaon 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.