Bula, Camarines Sur
Bula | |
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Municipality of Bula | |
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Coordinates: 13°28′N 123°17′E / 13.47°N 123.28°ECoordinates: 13°28′N 123°17′E / 13.47°N 123.28°E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Bicol Region |
Province | Camarines Sur |
District | 5th district |
Barangays | 33 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
• Mayor | Amelita A. Ibasco |
• Vice Mayor | Nilo C. Malanyaon II |
• Representative | Jocelyn F. Fortuno |
• Municipal Council | Members |
• Electorate | 40,794 voters (2019) |
Area | |
• Total | 167.64 km2 (64.73 sq mi) |
Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Highest elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2020 census) [3] | |
• Total | 73,143 |
• Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
• Households | 13,482 |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st municipal income class |
• Poverty incidence | 45.45% (2015)[4] |
• Revenue | ₱214,489,389.53 (2020) |
• Assets | ₱504,191,185.53 (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱198,980,810.53 (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱114,721,083.16 (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Camarines Sur 3 Electric Cooperative (CASURECO 3) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 4430 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)54 |
Native languages | Rinconada Bikol Central Bikol Tagalog |
Website | www |
Bula, officially the Municipality of Bula (Rinconada Bikol: Banwaān ka Bula; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bula), is a 1st class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 73,143 people. [3]
The town of Bula is historically considered one of the first four towns of Camarines Sur founded by the Spanish conquistadores when they set foot on the Bicol soil coming from the Visayas, 1576. The other premier towns were Naga, Quipayo and Nabua. The Spaniards who first came to this place asked the men who were splitting bamboos about the name of the place, and since they did not understand the language, they thought that they were being asked about the name of the bamboo, and so they got the answer "Bu-la". And so Bula became the name of the town.
Geography[]
Bula is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Pili and Ocampo, on the east by the municipality of Baao, on the southeast by the Municipality of Nabua, on the south it is bounded by the Municipality of Balataan, on the southwest by Ragay Gulf, and on the west by the Municipality of Minalabac. It is approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Naga City.
Barangays[]
Bula is politically subdivided into 33 barangays.
- Bagoladio
- Bagumbayan
- Balaogan
- Caorasan
- Casugad
- Causip
- Fabrica
- Inoyonan
- Itangon
- Kinalabasahan
- La Purisima
- La Victoria
- Lanipga
- Lubgan
- Ombao Heights
- Ombao Polpog
- Palsong
- Panoypoyan
- Pawili
- Sagrada (Sagrada Familia)
- Salvacion (Poblacion)
- San Agustin
- San Francisco
- San Isidro
- San Jose
- San Miguel
- San Ramon
- San Roque (Poblacion)
- San Roque Heights
- Santa Elena
- Santo Domingo
- Santo Niño
- Taisan
Climate[]
Climate data for Bula, Camarines Sur | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Average high °C (°F) | 33 (91) |
32 (90) |
36 (97) |
37 (99) |
38 (100) |
37 (99) |
35 (95) |
33 (91) |
35 (95) |
34 (93) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
35 (94) |
Average low °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27 (81) |
29 (84) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
29 (84) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
29 (85) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 36.63 (1.44) |
49.6 (1.95) |
46.66 (1.84) |
78.81 (3.10) |
93.81 (3.69) |
135.51 (5.34) |
326.31 (12.85) |
406.1 (15.99) |
214.85 (8.46) |
313.98 (12.36) |
76.2 (3.00) |
262 (10.3) |
2,040.46 (80.32) |
Average rainy days | 19 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 297 |
Source: World Weather Online[5] |
History[]
The Municipality of Bula is historically one of the first four mission towns of Camarines Sur founded by Spanish conquistadores in 1576. Bula was established together with Quipayo, Naga and Nabua. However, it was only in 1578 when the natives where Christianized, so the National Historical Commission dates back our history to 1578. From this historical fact, Bula, whose chosen Saint is St. Mary Magdalene celebrates its fiesta every 22nd day of July, which is the birthdate of the Saint.
Demographics[]
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1903 | 2,859 | — |
1918 | 5,346 | +4.26% |
1939 | 11,750 | +3.82% |
1948 | 11,952 | +0.19% |
1960 | 24,257 | +6.07% |
1970 | 31,506 | +2.65% |
1975 | 36,904 | +3.22% |
1980 | 40,642 | +1.95% |
1990 | 48,240 | +1.73% |
1995 | 54,650 | +2.37% |
2000 | 57,474 | +1.09% |
2007 | 62,024 | +1.06% |
2010 | 68,011 | +3.41% |
2015 | 69,430 | +0.39% |
2020 | 73,143 | +1.03% |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority [6] [7] [8][9] |
In the 2020 census, the population of Bula, Camarines Sur, was 73,143 people, [3] with a density of 440 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,100 inhabitants per square mile.
Language[]
Majority of the people speak the Bula-Pili variant, a lowland dialect (sinaranəw) of Rinconada Bikol language, also known as Riŋkonāda. The population can also understand and speak Tagalog or Filipino language and English.
Religion[]
People of Bula are divided into different Christian sects. Most of the population are Roman Catholic and Iglesia ni Cristo members which are the biggest bulk of Bulaeños adhering to Christian faith. The rest of population are followers of different Protestant denominations.
Economy[]
Poverty Incidence of Bula | |
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16] |
Despite staying as a 2nd class municipality, the LGU has been making a couple of improvements in the past few years. This is because there are some areas that need improvement of infrastructures. This also makes Bula a 1st class municipality.
Agriculture
Products:
Rice, Wheat, Coconut, Corn
Commercial and Industrial is mostly focused on the Centro area such as the Bula Public Market.
Tourist Spots[]
The town of Bula is the home of the breath-taking views of Tan-Awan Park, Nalalata Falls, and Burabod. Tan-Awan Park, located in Barangay Bagoladio atop a hill, attracts a number of tourists because of its captivating view overlooking the areas of its neighboring towns in Rinconada.
Gallery[]
Bula Municipal Building
St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Bula Catholic Cemetery
Bula Public Market
Bula National High School
Nalalata Cave
Nalalata Falls
Bula Parochial School
References[]
- ^ Municipality of Bula | (DILG)
- ^ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c Census of Population (2020). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ ", Camarines Sur: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". World Weather Online. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^
Censuses of Population (1903–2007). "Region V (Bicol Region)". Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Province/Highly Urbanized City: 1903 to 2007. NSO.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Province of Camarines Sur". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/NSCB_LocalPovertyPhilippines_0.pdf; publication date: 29 November 2005; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2003%20SAE%20of%20poverty%20%28Full%20Report%29_1.pdf; publication date: 23 March 2009; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2006%20and%202009%20City%20and%20Municipal%20Level%20Poverty%20Estimates_0_1.pdf; publication date: 3 August 2012; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2012%20Municipal%20and%20City%20Level%20Poverty%20Estima7tes%20Publication%20%281%29.pdf; publication date: 31 May 2016; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ https://psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/City%20and%20Municipal-level%20Small%20Area%20Poverty%20Estimates_%202009%2C%202012%20and%202015_0.xlsx; publication date: 10 July 2019; publisher: Philippine Statistics Authority.
- ^ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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