Bool, City of Tagbilaran, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| City | Tagbilaran |
| Postal code | 6300 |
| Population (2020) | 6,953 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6288, 123.8797 (9° 38' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 32.4 meters (106.3 feet) |
Bool is a barangay in the city of Tagbilaran, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,953. This represented 6.62% of the total population of Tagbilaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bool in the 2015 Census was 6,047 broken down into 1,255 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,914 | 345 | 5.55 | |
| 2,140 | 407 | 5.26 | |
| 3,358 | 646 | 5.20 | |
| 4,929 | 943 | 5.23 | |
| 5,217 | 1,021 | 5.11 | |
| 6,047 | 1,255 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bool is 15 to 19, with 686 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 66 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 80 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 387 | 6.31% |
| 5 to 9 | 516 | 8.41% |
| 10 to 14 | 555 | 9.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 686 | 11.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 658 | 10.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 507 | 8.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 418 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 382 | 6.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 413 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 427 | 6.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 359 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 223 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 167 | 2.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 135 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 85 | 1.39% |
| 75 to 79 | 68 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 66 | 1.08% |
| Total | 6,132 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bool grew from 1,916 in 1990 to 6,953 in 2020, an increase of 5,037 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.68%, or an increase of 821 people, from the previous population of 6,132 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,916 | – | |
| 2,144 | 2.13% | |
| 3,361 | 10.12% | |
| 4,929 | 5.42% | |
| 5,221 | 2.12% | |
| 6,132 | 3.11% | |
| 6,953 | 2.68% |
Location
Bool is situated at approximately 9.6288, 123.8797, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 32.4 meters or 106.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bool 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.