Bulao, Municipality of San Jorge, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| Municipality | San Jorge |
| Postal code | 6707 |
| Population (2020) | 529 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.9802, 124.8543 (11° 59' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Bulao is a barangay in the municipality of San Jorge, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 529. This represented 3.01% of the total population of San Jorge.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bulao in the 2015 Census was 498 broken down into 100 households or an average of 4.98 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 | 57 | 5.40 | |
| 312 | 58 | 5.38 | |
| 347 | 66 | 5.26 | |
| 397 | 77 | 5.16 | |
| 419 | 82 | 5.11 | |
| 498 | 100 | 4.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulao is 15 to 19, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 35 | 7.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 12.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 12.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 7.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 38 | 7.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.82% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 2.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 2.41% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 3.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.20% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.00% |
| Total | 498 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bulao grew from 308 in 1990 to 529 in 2020, an increase of 221 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 498 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 308 | – | |
| 312 | 0.24% | |
| 347 | 2.31% | |
| 397 | 1.87% | |
| 419 | 1.98% | |
| 498 | 3.34% | |
| 529 | 1.28% |
Location
Bulao is situated at approximately 11.9802, 124.8543, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 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.