Bulak, Municipality of Abuyog, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Abuyog |
| Postal code | 6510 |
| Population (2020) | 731 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.5976, 125.1359 (10° 36' North, 125° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 539.3 meters (1,769.3 feet) |
Bulak is a barangay in the municipality of Abuyog, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 731. This represented 1.19% of the total population of Abuyog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulak in the 2015 Census was 728 broken down into 186 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 639 | 130 | 4.92 | |
| 616 | 127 | 4.85 | |
| 604 | 129 | 4.68 | |
| 632 | 147 | 4.30 | |
| 629 | 209 | 3.01 | |
| 728 | 186 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulak is 10 to 14, with 89 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 9.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 81 | 11.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 12.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 72 | 9.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 6.04% |
| 25 to 29 | 40 | 5.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 53 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 40 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.37% |
| Total | 728 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulak grew from 639 in 1990 to 731 in 2020, an increase of 92 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.09%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 728 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 639 | – | |
| 616 | -0.68% | |
| 604 | -0.42% | |
| 632 | 0.63% | |
| 629 | -0.17% | |
| 728 | 2.82% | |
| 731 | 0.09% |
Location
Bulak is situated at approximately 10.5976, 125.1359, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 539.3 meters or 1,769.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulak 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.