Boloc‑boloc, Municipality of Dauin, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Dauin |
| Postal code | 6217 |
| Population (2020) | 772 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2231, 123.2254 (9° 13' North, 123° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 334.8 meters (1,098.4 feet) |
Boloc‑boloc is a barangay in the municipality of Dauin, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 772. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Dauin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Boloc-boloc in the 2015 Census was 674 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 505 | 113 | 4.47 | |
| 633 | 113 | 5.60 | |
| 533 | 125 | 4.26 | |
| 620 | 139 | 4.46 | |
| 652 | 151 | 4.32 | |
| 674 | 149 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Boloc-boloc is 15 to 19, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 48 | 7.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 8.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 53 | 7.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 9.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 8.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 8.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 6.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 6.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 5.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 5.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 1.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 1.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.34% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.08% |
| Total | 674 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Boloc-boloc grew from 505 in 1990 to 772 in 2020, an increase of 267 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.90%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 674 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 505 | – | |
| 633 | 4.32% | |
| 533 | -3.62% | |
| 620 | 2.11% | |
| 652 | 1.85% | |
| 674 | 0.63% | |
| 772 | 2.90% |
Location
Boloc‑boloc is situated at approximately 9.2231, 123.2254, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 334.8 meters or 1,098.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Boloc‑boloc 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.