Bukid, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 986 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3628, 125.0263 (12° 22' North, 125° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Bukid is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 986. This represented 2.69% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bukid in the 2015 Census was 1,051 broken down into 188 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 640 | 132 | 4.85 | |
| 787 | 157 | 5.01 | |
| 900 | 189 | 4.76 | |
| 842 | 167 | 5.04 | |
| 1,020 | 187 | 5.45 | |
| 1,051 | 188 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bukid is 10 to 14, with 161 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 6 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 103 | 9.80% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 11.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 161 | 15.32% |
| 15 to 19 | 137 | 13.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 83 | 7.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 5.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 6.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 60 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 47 | 4.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 3.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 29 | 2.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 18 | 1.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.38% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.43% |
| Total | 1,051 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bukid grew from 640 in 1990 to 986 in 2020, an increase of 346 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.33%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 1,051 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 640 | – | |
| 787 | 3.95% | |
| 900 | 2.92% | |
| 842 | -0.91% | |
| 1,020 | 7.23% | |
| 1,051 | 0.57% | |
| 986 | -1.33% |
Location
Bukid is situated at approximately 12.3628, 125.0263, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bukid 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.