Puting Buhangin, Municipality of Mogpog, Province of Marinduque
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Marinduque |
| Municipality | Mogpog |
| Postal code | 4901 |
| Population (2020) | 651 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Marinduque |
| Coordinates | 13.4560, 121.9531 (13° 27' North, 121° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 323.2 meters (1,060.4 feet) |
Puting Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Mogpog, in the province of Marinduque. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 651. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Mogpog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puting Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 749 broken down into 187 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 | 108 | 5.06 | |
| 665 | 137 | 4.85 | |
| 602 | 134 | 4.49 | |
| 601 | 148 | 4.06 | |
| 797 | 186 | 4.28 | |
| 749 | 187 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puting Buhangin is 10 to 14, with 92 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 81 | 10.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 74 | 9.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 8.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 49 | 6.54% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 6.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 7.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 52 | 6.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.74% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.93% |
| Total | 749 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puting Buhangin grew from 546 in 1990 to 651 in 2020, an increase of 105 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.91%, or a decrease of 98 people, from the previous population of 749 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 546 | – | |
| 665 | 3.76% | |
| 602 | -2.11% | |
| 601 | -0.02% | |
| 797 | 10.82% | |
| 749 | -1.18% | |
| 651 | -2.91% |
Location
Puting Buhangin is situated at approximately 13.4560, 121.9531, in the island of Marinduque. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 323.2 meters or 1,060.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puting Buhangin 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.