Buenafortuna, Municipality of Nabas, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Nabas |
| Postal code | 5607 |
| Population (2020) | 1,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.8199, 122.0547 (11° 49' North, 122° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 429.1 meters (1,407.8 feet) |
Buenafortuna is a barangay in the municipality of Nabas, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,389. This represented 3.42% of the total population of Nabas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenafortuna in the 2015 Census was 1,262 broken down into 272 households or an average of 4.64 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 | 135 | 4.78 | |
| 701 | 148 | 4.74 | |
| 858 | 168 | 5.11 | |
| 1,050 | 214 | 4.91 | |
| 1,107 | 231 | 4.79 | |
| 1,262 | 272 | 4.64 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenafortuna is 5 to 9, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 45 | 3.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 120 | 9.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 147 | 11.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 122 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 11.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 7.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 70 | 5.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.23% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 | 62 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.22% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 1.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 1.35% |
| Total | 1,262 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenafortuna grew from 645 in 1990 to 1,389 in 2020, an increase of 744 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.04%, or an increase of 127 people, from the previous population of 1,262 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 645 | – | |
| 701 | 1.57% | |
| 858 | 4.43% | |
| 1,050 | 2.82% | |
| 1,107 | 1.94% | |
| 1,262 | 2.53% | |
| 1,389 | 2.04% |
Location
Buenafortuna is situated at approximately 11.8199, 122.0547, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 429.1 meters or 1,407.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenafortuna 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.