Bulua, City of Cagayan de Oro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| City | Cagayan de Oro |
| Postal code | 9000 |
| Population (2020) | 35,397 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.5043, 124.6159 (8° 30' North, 124° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.6 meters (64.3 feet) |
Bulua is a barangay in the city of Cagayan de Oro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 35,397. This represented 4.86% of the total population of Cagayan de Oro.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulua in the 2015 Census was 32,191 broken down into 7,721 households or an average of 4.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,782 | 2,539 | 5.43 | |
| 22,337 | 4,398 | 5.08 | |
| 23,353 | 4,693 | 4.98 | |
| 26,468 | 5,387 | 4.91 | |
| 31,221 | 7,036 | 4.44 | |
| 32,191 | 7,721 | 4.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulua is 20 to 24, with 3,274 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 195 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 565 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,418 | 7.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,988 | 9.24% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,756 | 8.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,193 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,274 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,144 | 9.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,608 | 8.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,310 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,891 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,667 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,545 | 4.78% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,333 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,140 | 3.52% |
| 65 to 69 | 750 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 350 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 221 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 195 | 0.60% |
| Total | 32,348 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulua grew from 13,800 in 1990 to 35,397 in 2020, an increase of 21,597 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.91%, or an increase of 3,049 people, from the previous population of 32,348 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,800 | – | |
| 22,355 | 9.46% | |
| 23,384 | 0.97% | |
| 26,468 | 1.72% | |
| 31,345 | 6.35% | |
| 32,348 | 0.60% | |
| 35,397 | 1.91% |
Location
Bulua is situated at approximately 8.5043, 124.6159, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.6 meters or 64.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulua 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.