Bolos, Municipality of Siquijor, Province of Siquijor
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Siquijor |
| Municipality | Siquijor |
| Postal code | 6225 |
| Population (2020) | 272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siquijor |
| Coordinates | 9.1929, 123.5109 (9° 12' North, 123° 31' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 70.9 meters (232.6 feet) |
Bolos is a barangay in the municipality of Siquijor, in the province of Siquijor. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 272. This represented 0.94% of the total population of Siquijor.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolos in the 2015 Census was 270 broken down into 56 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | 39 | 4.03 | |
| 187 | 41 | 4.56 | |
| 210 | 46 | 4.57 | |
| 256 | 55 | 4.65 | |
| 252 | 56 | 4.50 | |
| 270 | 56 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolos is 20 to 24, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 21 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 21 | 7.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 17 | 6.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 25 | 9.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 12.59% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 10.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 7 | 2.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 7.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 19 | 7.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 5.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 5.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 4 | 1.48% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 2.59% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.74% |
| Total | 270 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bolos grew from 157 in 1990 to 272 in 2020, an increase of 115 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.16%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 270 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 157 | – | |
| 187 | 3.33% | |
| 210 | 2.52% | |
| 256 | 2.77% | |
| 252 | -0.57% | |
| 270 | 1.32% | |
| 272 | 0.16% |
Location
Bolos is situated at approximately 9.1929, 123.5109, in the island of Siquijor. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 70.9 meters or 232.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolos 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.