Bulod

Municipality of dulag 

Province of Leyte 

 

Bulod is a barangay in the municipality of Dulag, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 767. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Dulag.

History

To understand the history of Barangay Bulod, one must first consider the rich historical context of its municipality, Dulag, Leyte. Dulag itself is a town with a history that predates the Spanish arrival in the Philippines. It served as an early and significant center of Spanish colonization in Leyte, marked by the arrival of Jesuit missionaries in the late 16th century. Throughout its history, Dulag has experienced various challenges, including Moro raids and natural disasters. Notably, Dulag played a significant role during World War II, particularly during the Leyte landings. As a barangay within Dulag, Bulod shares in this broader historical narrative. While specific detailed historical records focusing solely on Bulod may be limited, its existence is interwoven with the overarching history of Dulag. Therefore, to grasp Bulod’s past, it is essential to explore the historical accounts of Dulag itself, which reveal a town with a resilient spirit and a significant place in the history of Leyte.

Demographics

Households

The household population of Bulod in the 2015 Census was 745 broken down into 180 households or an average of 4.14 members per household.

Trends in household population and size

Census date	Household population	Number of households	Average household size
1990 May 1	513	104	4.93
1995 Sep 1	609	118	5.16
2000 May 1	606	125	4.85
2007 Aug 1	538	124	4.34
2010 May 1	631	141	4.48
2015 Aug 1	745	180	4.14

Population by age group

According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bulod is 5 to 9, with 113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.

Age distribution

Combining age groups together, those aged 14 and below, consisting of the young dependent population which include infants/babies, children and young adolescents/teenagers, make up an aggregate of 38.79% (289). Those aged 15 up to 64, roughly, the economically active population and actual or potential members of the work force, constitute a total of 55.44% (413). Finally, old dependent population consisting of the senior citizens, those aged 65 and over, total 5.77% (43) in all.

The computed Age Dependency Ratios mean that among the population of Bulod, there are 70 youth dependents to every 100 of the working age population; there are 10 aged/senior citizens to every 100 of the working population; and overall, there are 80 dependents (young and old-age) to every 100 of the working population.

The median age of 20 indicates that half of the entire population of Bulod are aged less than 20 and the other half are over the age of 20.

Historical population

The population of Bulod grew from 513 in 1990 to 767 in 2020, an increase of 254 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.61%, or an increase of 22 people, from the previous population of 745 in 2015.

Trends in population growth

Census date	Population	Annualized Growth Rate
1990 May 1	513	–
1995 Sep 1	609	3.27%
2000 May 1	606	-0.11%
2007 Aug 1	538	-1.63%
2010 May 1	631	5.98%
2015 Aug 1	745	3.21%
2020 May 1	767	0.61%

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Bulod is situated at approximately 11.0019, 124.9938, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.6 meters or 51.2 feet above mean sea level.

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