Buclad, Municipality of Asuncion, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | Asuncion |
| Postal code | 8102 |
| Population (2020) | 2,925 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.5146, 125.7534 (7° 31' North, 125° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Buclad is a barangay in the municipality of Asuncion, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,925. This represented 4.73% of the total population of Asuncion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buclad in the 2015 Census was 2,479 broken down into 571 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,437 | 420 | 5.80 | |
| 2,540 | 462 | 5.50 | |
| 2,350 | 442 | 5.32 | |
| 2,273 | 493 | 4.61 | |
| 2,520 | 568 | 4.44 | |
| 2,479 | 571 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buclad is 1 to 4, with 282 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 43 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 282 | 11.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 260 | 10.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 262 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 237 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 235 | 9.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 184 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 164 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 129 | 5.20% |
| 45 to 49 | 133 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 100 | 4.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 82 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 2.78% |
| 65 to 69 | 49 | 1.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.65% |
| Total | 2,479 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buclad grew from 2,437 in 1990 to 2,925 in 2020, an increase of 488 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 446 people, from the previous population of 2,479 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,437 | – | |
| 2,540 | 0.78% | |
| 2,350 | -1.65% | |
| 2,273 | -0.46% | |
| 2,520 | 3.83% | |
| 2,479 | -0.31% | |
| 2,925 | 3.54% |
Location
Buclad is situated at approximately 7.5146, 125.7534, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buclad 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.