Bulak, 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) | 1,829 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2114, 123.2797 (9° 13' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Bulak is a barangay in the municipality of Dauin, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,829. This represented 6.09% of the total population of Dauin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulak in the 2015 Census was 1,576 broken down into 387 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 781 | 168 | 4.65 | |
| 875 | 179 | 4.89 | |
| 1,067 | 239 | 4.46 | |
| 1,268 | 314 | 4.04 | |
| 1,349 | 328 | 4.11 | |
| 1,576 | 387 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulak is 10 to 14, with 146 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 113 | 7.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 140 | 8.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 146 | 9.26% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 8.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 129 | 8.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 141 | 8.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 7.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 96 | 6.09% |
| 40 to 44 | 103 | 6.54% |
| 45 to 49 | 89 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 5.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 4.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.21% |
| Total | 1,576 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulak grew from 781 in 1990 to 1,829 in 2020, an increase of 1,048 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.18%, or an increase of 253 people, from the previous population of 1,576 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 781 | – | |
| 875 | 2.15% | |
| 1,067 | 4.35% | |
| 1,268 | 2.41% | |
| 1,349 | 2.28% | |
| 1,576 | 3.01% | |
| 1,829 | 3.18% |
Location
Bulak is situated at approximately 9.2114, 123.2797, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulak 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.