Bulao, Municipality of Basey, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Basey |
| Postal code | 6720 |
| Population (2020) | 1,323 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.3606, 125.1057 (11° 22' North, 125° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.0 meters (72.2 feet) |
Bulao is a barangay in the municipality of Basey, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,323. This represented 2.33% of the total population of Basey.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulao in the 2015 Census was 1,232 broken down into 291 households or an average of 4.23 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 | 118 | 4.70 | |
| 916 | 200 | 4.58 | |
| 930 | 193 | 4.82 | |
| 762 | 172 | 4.43 | |
| 1,099 | 213 | 5.16 | |
| 1,232 | 291 | 4.23 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulao is 10 to 14, with 186 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 11.12% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 13.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 186 | 15.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 128 | 10.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 85 | 6.90% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 6.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 6.17% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.87% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 1.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.73% |
| Total | 1,232 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulao grew from 555 in 1990 to 1,323 in 2020, an increase of 768 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.51%, or an increase of 91 people, from the previous population of 1,232 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 555 | – | |
| 916 | 9.84% | |
| 930 | 0.33% | |
| 762 | -2.71% | |
| 1,099 | 14.26% | |
| 1,232 | 2.20% | |
| 1,323 | 1.51% |
Location
Bulao is situated at approximately 11.3606, 125.1057, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.0 meters or 72.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bulao 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.