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 Balatan, on the southwest by Ragay Gulf, and on the west by the municipality of Minalabac. It is approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Naga City and located at geographical coordinates N 13^o 32’ 24” N, S 13^o 20’ 57” N, E 123^o 20’ 58” E, and W 123^o 11’ 45” E.

The municipality has a total land area of 19,040.6950 hectares and has 33 barangays.

Rice - 5,398

Corn - 350

Coconut/Abaca - 2,544

Banana - 184

Root Crops - 225

Fruit Trees - 385

Sugarcane - 149

Vegetables - 350

Livestock - 1,200

Fisheries - 576

Crop-Livestock - 463

   Pasture/Grassland - -
   Forest/Timberland -3,929
   Mining/Quarrying - 277
   Agro-Industrial - 325
   Built-Up Areas - 2,601.90
   Tourism - 83.30

The study area has a mixture of topographical relief. The central and northeastern portions, which cover approximately half of the municipality, are plains or flat lands with slopes ranging from 0 – 3 percent. All of the 3 urban barangays ( Salvacion, Sagrada and San Roque Pob.) are located in this lowland areas. The southwest portion, which covers the rest of the municipality, is mountainous with slopes of 15 percent and above.

The climate of Bula is not steady. It varies during summer and rainy season. The rainy season starts in the month of June to December while the summer days start from the month of January to May.

There are 10 known soil types in the municipality based on the survey of BRBDP and Bureau of Soils in 1976. They are Baao Clay, Bigaa Clay, Iriga Clay, Quingua Silty Clay Loam, Minalabac Clay, Maahas Clay, Nabua Clay Loam, Tagulod Clay Loam, Salvacion Clay, and San Vicente Clay Loam. The most predominant soil types in the municipality are Bigaa Clay, Maahas Clay, Tagulod Clay, and Nabua Clay Loam.

Commercial establishments in Bula include a Rural Bank, a Gasoline station, Bakeries, several compradas and rice mills (mostly “kiskisan”)

Responding to the educational needs of the people are thirty-three (33) Elementary Schools, nine (9) Nationalized High Schools and two (2) private high schools

Initially four (4) barangays were served and fully operational.  Present landlines, as shown in Table O1-p.239, reached 195 house connections and are still expanding.  

Brought about by modern technology, the cellular phone is already a fad, which brought a lot of convenience to individuals who can afford it.  One popular feature of this type of communication is text messaging.  

Radio enthusiasts have also moved forward in the municipality. Kabalikat, a large civicom organization in the nation has already organized their local chapter.  Likewise, the local government through the local development council recognizes the advantage of communication. Initially, several handheld radios and a base were provided to the barangay councils for use. 

Access to television, radio and print media are also available in the locality. At least five channels could be viewed on TV relayed through relay stations in Naga, Iriga and Legaspi and more than dozen radio stations can be heard.  A transmitter of one radio station is located in Fabrica. Several national newspaper and tabloids are also in circulation. Although local news is still in the planning stage.  

The Philippine Postal Corporation is providing postal services with a force of one Officer-In-Charge and two letter carriers. Oftentimes the local postmaster resorted to utilizing the assistance of barangay officials, jeepney drivers and local residents to deliver letters to far-flung barangays.

The primary source of electricity in the municipality comes from the National Power Corporation (NPC) with Tiwi Geothermal Plant as its main generating station.  The power is distributed by the Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative (CASURECO III) with its

head office at San Isidro, Iriga City.  A sub-station was built in 1994-95 which directly tapped the 69 KVA lines of National Power Corporation (NPC) located at Sitio Portico, Fabrica, Bula, Camarines Sur to at least minimize power failures and interruptions. A service station was established at Sagrada, Bula, Camarines Sur for the convenience of the consumer in paying their monthly bills and to provide maintenance services within the coverage area. 

Out of the 33 barangays of the municipality, 27 have already been energized and the remaining 6 barangays has yet to be installed with electric power lines.  They are utilizing generators for their electricity.

There are two (2) barangays within the municipality covered by other electric cooperative.  CASURECO II serves part of Pawili, while CASURECO IV serves Lanipga.

Water supply in the municipality relies mainly on point sources. Almost 51.7 % of the total households depend largely on shallow wells for their domestic water supply, 25.4 % utilizes deep well, 2 % relies on partially improved springs and the remaining is assumed to get their water supply from other surface waters, dug wells, rain water and other sources.

The municipality has no existing Level III system except for Barangay Pawili where Pili Water District (PIWAD) extended their services to almost 60 % of the total number of household along the national road.

Existing level II which derive water from springs and serve the recipients through communal faucets are found in barangays Kinalabasahan, Bagoladio, Lubgan, La Victoria, Itangon and Sto. Niño. A newly constructed level II in Ombao Heights is now functional. Although several springs have been identified and partially utilized by residents, mostly are under developed. 

As to the potability of water derived from the different sources, which includes its physical and chemical characteristics, the Rural Health Unit is regularly monitoring its status.