Bulacan, Municipality of Hindang, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Hindang |
| Postal code | 6523 |
| Population (2020) | 842 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.4855, 124.7259 (10° 29' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.3 meters (56.8 feet) |
Bulacan is a barangay in the municipality of Hindang, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 842. This represented 4.04% of the total population of Hindang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulacan in the 2015 Census was 880 broken down into 226 households or an average of 3.89 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 779 | 157 | 4.96 | |
| 668 | 162 | 4.12 | |
| 729 | 183 | 3.98 | |
| 834 | 206 | 4.05 | |
| 839 | 222 | 3.78 | |
| 880 | 226 | 3.89 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulacan is 10 to 14, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.82% |
| 1 to 4 | 61 | 6.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 8.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 103 | 11.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 7.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 49 | 5.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 46 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 64 | 7.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.34% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 6.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 3.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 3.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 4.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 30 | 3.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 1.36% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 2.84% |
| Total | 880 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulacan grew from 779 in 1990 to 842 in 2020, an increase of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 0.92%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 880 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | – | |
| 668 | -2.84% | |
| 729 | 1.89% | |
| 834 | 1.87% | |
| 839 | 0.22% | |
| 880 | 0.91% | |
| 842 | -0.92% |
Location
Bulacan is situated at approximately 10.4855, 124.7259, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.3 meters or 56.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulacan 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.