Bula, Municipality of Mambusao, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Mambusao |
| Postal code | 5807 |
| Population (2020) | 3,259 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.4484, 122.5920 (11° 27' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 56.6 meters (185.7 feet) |
Bula is a barangay in the municipality of Mambusao, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,259. This represented 8.01% of the total population of Mambusao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bula in the 2015 Census was 3,000 broken down into 741 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,457 | 482 | 5.10 | |
| 2,510 | 496 | 5.06 | |
| 2,889 | 541 | 5.34 | |
| 2,986 | 563 | 5.30 | |
| 2,991 | 679 | 4.41 | |
| 3,000 | 741 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bula is 15 to 19, with 314 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 1.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 210 | 7.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 276 | 9.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 290 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 314 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 295 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 253 | 8.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 195 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 190 | 6.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 168 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 171 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 157 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 125 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 119 | 3.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 59 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 46 | 1.53% |
| Total | 3,000 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bula grew from 2,457 in 1990 to 3,259 in 2020, an increase of 802 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.76%, or an increase of 259 people, from the previous population of 3,000 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,457 | – | |
| 2,510 | 0.40% | |
| 2,889 | 3.06% | |
| 2,986 | 0.46% | |
| 2,991 | 0.06% | |
| 3,000 | 0.06% | |
| 3,259 | 1.76% |
Location
Bula is situated at approximately 11.4484, 122.5920, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 56.6 meters or 185.7 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.