Bucalan, Municipality of Hinabangan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | Hinabangan |
| Postal code | 6713 |
| Population (2020) | 279 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.6841, 125.0582 (11° 41' North, 125° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.0 meters (42.7 feet) |
Bucalan is a barangay in the municipality of Hinabangan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 279. This represented 2.04% of the total population of Hinabangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bucalan in the 2015 Census was 297 broken down into 65 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 209 | 37 | 5.65 | |
| 233 | 42 | 5.55 | |
| 212 | 47 | 4.51 | |
| 229 | 47 | 4.87 | |
| 264 | 48 | 5.50 | |
| 297 | 65 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bucalan is 10 to 14, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 25 | 8.42% |
| 5 to 9 | 36 | 12.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 43 | 14.48% |
| 15 to 19 | 39 | 13.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 7.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 17 | 5.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 16 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 4.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 7.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 2.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 1.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.67% |
| Total | 297 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bucalan grew from 209 in 1990 to 279 in 2020, an increase of 70 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 18 people, from the previous population of 297 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 209 | – | |
| 233 | 2.06% | |
| 212 | -2.00% | |
| 229 | 1.07% | |
| 264 | 5.31% | |
| 297 | 2.27% | |
| 279 | -1.31% |
Location
Bucalan is situated at approximately 11.6841, 125.0582, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.0 meters or 42.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bucalan 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.