Bolusao, Municipality of Lawaan, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Lawaan |
| Postal code | 6813 |
| Population (2020) | 1,637 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1312, 125.2613 (11° 8' North, 125° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Bolusao is a barangay in the municipality of Lawaan, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,637. This represented 12.59% of the total population of Lawaan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bolusao in the 2015 Census was 1,626 broken down into 404 households or an average of 4.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,625 | 308 | 5.28 | |
| 2,070 | 347 | 5.97 | |
| 1,496 | 296 | 5.05 | |
| 1,491 | 321 | 4.64 | |
| 1,620 | 339 | 4.78 | |
| 1,626 | 404 | 4.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bolusao is 10 to 14, with 207 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 178 | 10.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 207 | 12.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 128 | 7.87% |
| 25 to 29 | 108 | 6.64% |
| 30 to 34 | 80 | 4.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 87 | 5.35% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 4.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 100 | 6.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 3.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 46 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 40 | 2.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.48% |
| Total | 1,626 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Bolusao grew from 1,625 in 1990 to 1,637 in 2020, an increase of 12 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.14%, or an increase of 11 people, from the previous population of 1,626 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,625 | – | |
| 2,070 | 4.64% | |
| 1,496 | -6.73% | |
| 1,491 | -0.05% | |
| 1,620 | 3.07% | |
| 1,626 | 0.07% | |
| 1,637 | 0.14% |
Location
Bolusao is situated at approximately 11.1312, 125.2613, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bolusao shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Caluwayan, Marabut, Samar
- Legaspi, Marabut, Samar
- San Roque, Marabut, Samar
- Tagalag, Marabut, Samar
- Tinabanan, Marabut, Samar
- Santa Rita, Marabut, Samar
- Logero, Marabut, Samar
- Canyoyo, Marabut, Samar
- Roño, Marabut, Samar
- Panan-awan, Marabut, Samar
- Guinob-an, Lawaan, Eastern Samar
- Maybunga, Balangiga, Eastern Samar
- Magtino, Llorente, Eastern Samar
- Bangon, Balangkayan, Eastern Samar
- Basiao, Basey, Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.