Bocsol, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 6400 |
| Population (2020) | 641 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.4554, 124.5650 (12° 27' North, 124° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.2 meters (66.3 feet) |
Bocsol is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 641. This represented 0.65% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bocsol in the 2015 Census was 620 broken down into 120 households or an average of 5.17 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 59 | 5.46 | |
| 244 | 56 | 4.36 | |
| 438 | 92 | 4.76 | |
| 380 | 72 | 5.28 | |
| 387 | 74 | 5.23 | |
| 620 | 120 | 5.17 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bocsol is 10 to 14, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 71 | 11.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 14.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 14.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 89 | 14.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 60 | 9.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 43 | 6.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 4.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.52% |
| 45 to 49 | 16 | 2.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 3.87% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 620 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bocsol grew from 322 in 1990 to 641 in 2020, an increase of 319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 620 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | – | |
| 244 | -5.06% | |
| 438 | 13.36% | |
| 380 | -1.94% | |
| 387 | 0.67% | |
| 620 | 9.39% | |
| 641 | 0.70% |
Location
Bocsol is situated at approximately 12.4554, 124.5650, 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
Bocsol 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.