Bulak, Municipality of Matag-ob, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Matag-Ob |
| Postal code | 6532 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.1356, 124.4925 (11° 8' North, 124° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 192.3 meters (630.9 feet) |
Bulak is a barangay in the municipality of Matag-Ob, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 3.28% of the total population of Matag-ob.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulak in the 2015 Census was 570 broken down into 141 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | 103 | 5.30 | |
| 561 | 100 | 5.61 | |
| 416 | 85 | 4.89 | |
| 467 | 102 | 4.58 | |
| 444 | 107 | 4.15 | |
| 570 | 141 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulak is 5 to 9, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 14.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 10.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 59 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 7.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 37 | 6.49% |
| 35 to 39 | 30 | 5.26% |
| 40 to 44 | 30 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 2.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.05% |
| Total | 570 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Bulak grew from 546 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, an increase of 29 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 5 people, from the previous population of 570 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 546 | – | |
| 561 | 0.51% | |
| 416 | -6.21% | |
| 467 | 1.61% | |
| 444 | -1.82% | |
| 570 | 4.87% | |
| 575 | 0.18% |
Location
Bulak is situated at approximately 11.1356, 124.4925, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 192.3 meters or 630.9 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.