Bulwang, Municipality of Leon, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leon |
| Postal code | 5026 |
| Population (2020) | 338 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8871, 122.2998 (10° 53' North, 122° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 411.0 meters (1,348.4 feet) |
Bulwang is a barangay in the municipality of Leon, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 338. This represented 0.65% of the total population of Leon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulwang in the 2015 Census was 338 broken down into 64 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 42 | 5.71 | |
| 288 | 43 | 6.70 | |
| 302 | 48 | 6.29 | |
| 256 | 50 | 5.12 | |
| 345 | 58 | 5.95 | |
| 338 | 64 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulwang is 10 to 14, with 35 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 20 | 5.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 9.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 23 | 6.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 33 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 30 | 8.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 8.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 24 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 5.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 11 | 3.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 6.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.89% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.66% |
| Total | 338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulwang grew from 240 in 1990 to 338 in 2020, an increase of 98 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote there was no change from the previous population in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 240 | – | |
| 288 | 3.47% | |
| 302 | 1.02% | |
| 256 | -2.25% | |
| 345 | 11.47% | |
| 338 | -0.39% | |
| 338 | 0.00% |
Location
Bulwang is situated at approximately 10.8871, 122.2998, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 411.0 meters or 1,348.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulwang 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.