Bulata, Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Cauayan |
| Postal code | 6112 |
| Population (2020) | 5,617 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8607, 122.4032 (9° 52' North, 122° 24' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.8 meters (48.6 feet) |
Bulata is a barangay in the municipality of Cauayan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,617. This represented 5.18% of the total population of Cauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulata in the 2015 Census was 4,804 broken down into 1,115 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,379 | 754 | 5.81 | |
| 4,503 | 852 | 5.29 | |
| 4,863 | 893 | 5.45 | |
| 4,908 | 896 | 5.48 | |
| 4,753 | 1,009 | 4.71 | |
| 4,804 | 1,115 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulata is 5 to 9, with 624 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 42 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 108 | 2.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 482 | 10.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 624 | 12.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 588 | 12.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 492 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 364 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 293 | 6.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 248 | 5.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 265 | 5.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 259 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 217 | 4.52% |
| 50 to 54 | 223 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 191 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 163 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 97 | 2.02% |
| 70 to 74 | 100 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 1.00% |
| Total | 4,804 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulata grew from 4,379 in 1990 to 5,617 in 2020, an increase of 1,238 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.35%, or an increase of 813 people, from the previous population of 4,804 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,379 | – | |
| 4,503 | 0.52% | |
| 4,863 | 1.66% | |
| 4,908 | 0.13% | |
| 4,753 | -1.16% | |
| 4,804 | 0.20% | |
| 5,617 | 3.35% |
Location
Bulata is situated at approximately 9.8607, 122.4032, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.8 meters or 48.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulata 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.