Bulacao, City of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Cebu City |
| Postal code | 6000 |
| Population (2020) | 28,675 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.2764, 123.8497 (10° 17' North, 123° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.0 meters (95.1 feet) |
Bulacao is a barangay in Cebu City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 28,675. This represented 2.97% of the total population of Cebu City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulacao in the 2015 Census was 30,450 broken down into 6,148 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,523 | 2,373 | 5.28 | |
| 15,844 | 3,369 | 4.70 | |
| 19,874 | 4,052 | 4.90 | |
| 21,169 | 4,871 | 4.35 | |
| 26,804 | 5,859 | 4.57 | |
| 30,450 | 6,148 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulacao is 5 to 9, with 3,455 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 153 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 713 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,878 | 9.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,455 | 11.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,147 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,891 | 9.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,828 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,827 | 9.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,276 | 7.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,971 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,677 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,598 | 5.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,295 | 4.25% |
| 55 to 59 | 996 | 3.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 765 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 489 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 296 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 195 | 0.64% |
| 80 and over | 153 | 0.50% |
| Total | 30,450 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulacao grew from 12,523 in 1990 to 28,675 in 2020, an increase of 16,152 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.26%, or a decrease of 1,775 people, from the previous population of 30,450 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,523 | – | |
| 15,844 | 4.51% | |
| 19,887 | 4.99% | |
| 21,169 | 0.87% | |
| 26,820 | 8.99% | |
| 30,450 | 2.45% | |
| 28,675 | -1.26% |
Location
Bulacao is situated at approximately 10.2764, 123.8497, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.0 meters or 95.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulacao 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.