Buhang, Municipality of Hamtic, Province of Antique
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Antique |
| Municipality | Hamtic |
| Postal code | 5715 |
| Population (2020) | 2,273 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7376, 121.9967 (10° 44' North, 121° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Buhang is a barangay in the municipality of Hamtic, in the province of Antique. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,273. This represented 4.31% of the total population of Hamtic.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhang in the 2015 Census was 2,159 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,424 | 267 | 5.33 | |
| 1,603 | 283 | 5.66 | |
| 1,748 | 339 | 5.16 | |
| 2,048 | 384 | 5.33 | |
| 1,960 | 404 | 4.85 | |
| 2,159 | 457 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhang is 5 to 9, with 255 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 25 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 2.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 177 | 8.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 255 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 254 | 11.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 226 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 7.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 172 | 7.97% |
| 30 to 34 | 156 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 129 | 5.97% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 4.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 106 | 4.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 91 | 4.21% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 67 | 3.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 52 | 2.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 25 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 1.71% |
| Total | 2,159 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhang grew from 1,424 in 1990 to 2,273 in 2020, an increase of 849 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 114 people, from the previous population of 2,159 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,424 | – | |
| 1,603 | 2.24% | |
| 1,748 | 1.87% | |
| 2,048 | 2.21% | |
| 1,960 | -1.59% | |
| 2,159 | 1.86% | |
| 2,273 | 1.09% |
Location
Buhang is situated at approximately 10.7376, 121.9967, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhang 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.