Bulwangan, Municipality of Hinoba-an, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinoba-An |
| Postal code | 6114 |
| Population (2020) | 4,152 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5165, 122.5355 (9° 31' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.0 meters (39.4 feet) |
Bulwangan is a barangay in the municipality of Hinoba-An, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,152. This represented 6.82% of the total population of Hinoba-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulwangan in the 2015 Census was 3,587 broken down into 748 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,429 | 576 | 5.95 | |
| 3,253 | 601 | 5.41 | |
| 3,615 | 661 | 5.47 | |
| 3,738 | 697 | 5.36 | |
| 3,458 | 756 | 4.57 | |
| 3,587 | 748 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulwangan is 10 to 14, with 467 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 76 | 2.12% |
| 1 to 4 | 320 | 8.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 459 | 12.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 467 | 13.02% |
| 15 to 19 | 418 | 11.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 300 | 8.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 222 | 6.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 210 | 5.85% |
| 35 to 39 | 164 | 4.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 187 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 165 | 4.60% |
| 50 to 54 | 163 | 4.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 127 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 113 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 64 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.78% |
| Total | 3,587 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulwangan grew from 3,429 in 1990 to 4,152 in 2020, an increase of 723 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.13%, or an increase of 565 people, from the previous population of 3,587 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,429 | – | |
| 3,255 | -0.97% | |
| 3,615 | 2.27% | |
| 3,738 | 0.46% | |
| 3,458 | -2.79% | |
| 3,587 | 0.70% | |
| 4,152 | 3.13% |
Location
Bulwangan is situated at approximately 9.5165, 122.5355, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.0 meters or 39.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulwangan 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.