Bulod, Municipality of Bindoy, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Bindoy |
| Postal code | 6209 |
| Population (2020) | 1,938 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7572, 123.1194 (9° 45' North, 123° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 163.5 meters (536.4 feet) |
Bulod is a barangay in the municipality of Bindoy, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,938. This represented 4.81% of the total population of Bindoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulod in the 2015 Census was 1,990 broken down into 446 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,256 | 236 | 5.32 | |
| 1,707 | 298 | 5.73 | |
| 1,925 | 342 | 5.63 | |
| 2,070 | 369 | 5.61 | |
| 1,910 | 395 | 4.84 | |
| 1,990 | 446 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulod is 5 to 9, with 257 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.41% |
| 1 to 4 | 200 | 10.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 257 | 12.91% |
| 10 to 14 | 243 | 12.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 163 | 8.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 148 | 7.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 127 | 6.38% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 122 | 6.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 96 | 4.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 104 | 5.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 2.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 3.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.46% |
| Total | 1,990 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulod grew from 1,256 in 1990 to 1,938 in 2020, an increase of 682 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 1,990 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,256 | – | |
| 1,707 | 5.92% | |
| 1,925 | 2.61% | |
| 2,070 | 1.01% | |
| 1,910 | -2.89% | |
| 1,990 | 0.78% | |
| 1,938 | -0.56% |
Location
Bulod is situated at approximately 9.7572, 123.1194, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 163.5 meters or 536.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulod 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.