Buhatan, Municipality of Rapu-Rapu, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Rapu-Rapu |
| Postal code | 4517 |
| Population (2020) | 978 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Batan |
| Coordinates | 13.2825, 123.9750 (13° 17' North, 123° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.9 feet) |
Buhatan is a barangay in the municipality of Rapu-Rapu, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 978. This represented 2.71% of the total population of Rapu-Rapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhatan in the 2015 Census was 1,016 broken down into 190 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 122 | 5.86 | |
| 801 | 140 | 5.72 | |
| 832 | 146 | 5.70 | |
| 981 | 178 | 5.51 | |
| 941 | 176 | 5.35 | |
| 1,016 | 190 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhatan is 5 to 9, with 160 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 119 | 11.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 160 | 15.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 144 | 14.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 70 | 6.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 64 | 6.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 3.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 4.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 36 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 4.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 0.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.79% |
| Total | 1,016 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhatan grew from 715 in 1990 to 978 in 2020, an increase of 263 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.80%, or a decrease of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,016 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 715 | – | |
| 801 | 2.15% | |
| 832 | 0.82% | |
| 981 | 2.30% | |
| 941 | -1.50% | |
| 1,016 | 1.47% | |
| 978 | -0.80% |
Location
Buhatan is situated at approximately 13.2825, 123.9750, in the island of Batan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhatan 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.