Bunacan, Municipality of San Julian, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | San Julian |
| Postal code | 6814 |
| Population (2020) | 510 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.7106, 125.4317 (11° 43' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Bunacan is a barangay in the municipality of San Julian, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 510. This represented 3.45% of the total population of San Julian.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bunacan in the 2015 Census was 520 broken down into 115 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 48 | 5.25 | |
| 234 | 46 | 5.09 | |
| 229 | 49 | 4.67 | |
| 344 | 69 | 4.99 | |
| 365 | 78 | 4.68 | |
| 520 | 115 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bunacan is 10 to 14, with 73 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 54 | 10.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 11.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 73 | 14.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 13.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 57 | 10.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 3.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 3.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 4.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 17 | 3.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.15% |
| Total | 520 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bunacan grew from 252 in 1990 to 510 in 2020, an increase of 258 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.41%, or a decrease of 10 people, from the previous population of 520 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | – | |
| 234 | -1.38% | |
| 229 | -0.46% | |
| 344 | 5.77% | |
| 365 | 2.18% | |
| 520 | 6.97% | |
| 510 | -0.41% |
Location
Bunacan is situated at approximately 11.7106, 125.4317, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.2 meters or 66.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bunacan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Miguel, San Julian, Eastern Samar
- Amantacop, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Balacdas, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Can-aga, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Cabang, Hinabangan, Samar
- Tabay, Hinabangan, Samar
- San Andres, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- San Mateo, Borongan, Eastern Samar
- Libas, San Julian, Eastern Samar
- Putong, San Julian, Eastern Samar
- Mabini, Sulat, Eastern Samar
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.