Bolocboloc, Municipality of Sibulan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Sibulan |
| Postal code | 6201 |
| Population (2020) | 9,495 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3343, 123.2879 (9° 20' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.6 meters (74.1 feet) |
Bolocboloc is a barangay in the municipality of Sibulan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,495. This represented 14.76% of the total population of Sibulan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolocboloc in the 2015 Census was 8,971 broken down into 2,091 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,804 | 552 | 5.08 | |
| 3,784 | 774 | 4.89 | |
| 5,212 | 1,127 | 4.62 | |
| 6,978 | 1,484 | 4.70 | |
| 7,539 | 1,723 | 4.38 | |
| 8,971 | 2,091 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolocboloc is 15 to 19, with 927 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 66 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 149 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 608 | 6.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 768 | 8.56% |
| 10 to 14 | 730 | 8.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 927 | 10.33% |
| 20 to 24 | 881 | 9.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 850 | 9.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 772 | 8.61% |
| 35 to 39 | 653 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 535 | 5.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 509 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 482 | 5.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 392 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 282 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 197 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 92 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 66 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 0.87% |
| Total | 8,971 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Bolocboloc grew from 2,810 in 1990 to 9,495 in 2020, an increase of 6,685 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 524 people, from the previous population of 8,971 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,810 | – | |
| 3,801 | 5.82% | |
| 5,212 | 7.00% | |
| 6,978 | 4.11% | |
| 7,539 | 2.85% | |
| 8,971 | 3.37% | |
| 9,495 | 1.20% |
Location
Bolocboloc is situated at approximately 9.3343, 123.2879, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.6 meters or 74.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolocboloc shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Pulantubig, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Bantayan, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Bunao, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Agan-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
- Cangmating, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
- Maslog, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
- Tubtubon, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
- Camanjac, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Calabnugan, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.