Bulalacao, Municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Kawayan |
| Postal code | 6545 |
| Population (2020) | 864 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6897, 124.3859 (11° 41' North, 124° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 140.6 meters (461.3 feet) |
Bulalacao is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 864. This represented 4.22% of the total population of Kawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulalacao in the 2015 Census was 842 broken down into 203 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 575 | 120 | 4.79 | |
| 713 | 140 | 5.09 | |
| 743 | 145 | 5.12 | |
| 791 | 164 | 4.82 | |
| 789 | 159 | 4.96 | |
| 842 | 203 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulalacao is 5 to 9, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 73 | 8.67% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 11.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 10.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 10.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 41 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 49 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.07% |
| Total | 842 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulalacao grew from 575 in 1990 to 864 in 2020, an increase of 289 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.54%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 842 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 575 | – | |
| 714 | 4.14% | |
| 743 | 0.86% | |
| 791 | 0.87% | |
| 790 | -0.05% | |
| 842 | 1.22% | |
| 864 | 0.54% |
Location
Bulalacao is situated at approximately 11.6897, 124.3859, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 140.6 meters or 461.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulalacao 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.