Buracan, Municipality of Sagñay, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Sagñay |
| Postal code | 4421 |
| Population (2020) | 3,151 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.5970, 123.5024 (13° 36' North, 123° 30' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.8 meters (68.2 feet) |
Buracan is a barangay in the municipality of Sagñay, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,151. This represented 8.55% of the total population of Sagñay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buracan in the 2015 Census was 2,559 broken down into 503 households or an average of 5.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,801 | 304 | 5.92 | |
| 2,118 | 353 | 6.00 | |
| 2,164 | 379 | 5.71 | |
| 2,029 | 407 | 4.99 | |
| 2,195 | 438 | 5.01 | |
| 2,559 | 503 | 5.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buracan is 5 to 9, with 362 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 3.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 290 | 11.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 362 | 14.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 331 | 12.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 256 | 10.00% |
| 20 to 24 | 190 | 7.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 179 | 6.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 154 | 6.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 110 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 81 | 3.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 2.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 1.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 39 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.66% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.63% |
| Total | 2,559 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buracan grew from 1,801 in 1990 to 3,151 in 2020, an increase of 1,350 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.48%, or an increase of 592 people, from the previous population of 2,559 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,801 | – | |
| 2,118 | 3.08% | |
| 2,164 | 0.46% | |
| 2,029 | -0.88% | |
| 2,195 | 2.90% | |
| 2,559 | 2.96% | |
| 3,151 | 4.48% |
Location
Buracan is situated at approximately 13.5970, 123.5024, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.8 meters or 68.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buracan 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.