Buaya, Municipality of Balbalan, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Municipality | Balbalan |
| Postal code | 3801 |
| Population (2020) | 1,040 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5588, 121.2453 (17° 34' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 777.9 meters (2,552.1 feet) |
Buaya is a barangay in the municipality of Balbalan, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,040. This represented 8.05% of the total population of Balbalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buaya in the 2015 Census was 814 broken down into 172 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 661 | 121 | 5.46 | |
| 890 | 143 | 6.22 | |
| 885 | 147 | 6.02 | |
| 835 | 148 | 5.64 | |
| 779 | 147 | 5.30 | |
| 814 | 172 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buaya is 10 to 14, with 97 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 62 | 7.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 80 | 9.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 97 | 11.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 69 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 3.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 4.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 6.74% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 6.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 43 | 5.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 3.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.59% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.47% |
| Total | 816 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buaya grew from 661 in 1990 to 1,040 in 2020, an increase of 379 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.24%, or an increase of 224 people, from the previous population of 816 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | – | |
| 890 | 5.73% | |
| 887 | -0.07% | |
| 835 | -0.83% | |
| 779 | -2.50% | |
| 816 | 0.89% | |
| 1,040 | 5.24% |
Location
Buaya is situated at approximately 17.5588, 121.2453, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 777.9 meters or 2,552.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buaya 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.