Bucao, Municipality of Guiuan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Guiuan |
| Postal code | 6809 |
| Population (2020) | 244 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.0583, 125.7054 (11° 3' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.0 feet) |
Bucao is a barangay in the municipality of Guiuan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 244. This represented 0.46% of the total population of Guiuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucao in the 2015 Census was 250 broken down into 70 households or an average of 3.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 | 41 | 4.73 | |
| 173 | 44 | 3.93 | |
| 205 | 45 | 4.56 | |
| 191 | 45 | 4.24 | |
| 191 | 48 | 3.98 | |
| 250 | 70 | 3.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucao is 10 to 14, with 28 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 70 to 74, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 16 | 6.40% |
| 5 to 9 | 25 | 10.00% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 27 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 23 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 11 | 4.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 5.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 7 | 2.80% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 6.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 5.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 7.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 4.80% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 2.00% |
| Total | 250 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucao grew from 194 in 1990 to 244 in 2020, an increase of 50 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.51%, or a decrease of 6 people, from the previous population of 250 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 194 | – | |
| 173 | -2.12% | |
| 205 | 3.71% | |
| 191 | -0.97% | |
| 191 | 0.00% | |
| 250 | 5.26% | |
| 244 | -0.51% |
Location
Bucao is situated at approximately 11.0583, 125.7054, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucao 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.