Bula, City of General Santos
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| City | General Santos |
| Postal code | 9500 |
| Population (2020) | 30,845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1043, 125.1940 (6° 6' North, 125° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.4 meters (21.0 feet) |
Bula is a barangay in the city of General Santos. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,845. This represented 4.42% of the total population of General Santos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bula in the 2015 Census was 31,329 broken down into 8,010 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26,856 | 4,741 | 5.66 | |
| 29,848 | 6,031 | 4.95 | |
| 32,415 | 6,817 | 4.76 | |
| 34,697 | 7,294 | 4.76 | |
| 32,288 | 7,300 | 4.42 | |
| 31,329 | 8,010 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bula is 15 to 19, with 3,414 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 167 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 661 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,511 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,917 | 9.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,871 | 9.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,414 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,378 | 10.77% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,001 | 9.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,301 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,951 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,773 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,861 | 5.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,588 | 5.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,135 | 3.62% |
| 60 to 64 | 852 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 507 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 283 | 0.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 192 | 0.61% |
| 80 and over | 167 | 0.53% |
| Total | 31,363 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bula grew from 26,886 in 1990 to 30,845 in 2020, an increase of 3,959 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.35%, or a decrease of 518 people, from the previous population of 31,363 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 26,886 | – | |
| 29,869 | 1.99% | |
| 32,420 | 1.77% | |
| 34,697 | 0.94% | |
| 32,364 | -2.50% | |
| 31,363 | -0.60% | |
| 30,845 | -0.35% |
Location
Bula is situated at approximately 6.1043, 125.1940, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.4 meters or 21.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bula 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.