Buhuan, City of Calapan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| City | Calapan |
| Postal code | 5200 |
| Population (2020) | 896 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.3106, 121.2142 (13° 19' North, 121° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.8 meters (42.0 feet) |
Buhuan is a barangay in the city of Calapan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 896. This represented 0.61% of the total population of Calapan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhuan in the 2015 Census was 946 broken down into 198 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 705 | 124 | 5.69 | |
| 558 | 99 | 5.64 | |
| 669 | 131 | 5.11 | |
| 796 | 173 | 4.60 | |
| 795 | 170 | 4.68 | |
| 946 | 198 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhuan is 5 to 9, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 2.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 77 | 8.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 108 | 11.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 105 | 11.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 100 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 78 | 8.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 61 | 6.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 69 | 7.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 3.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 2.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.53% |
| Total | 946 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhuan grew from 705 in 1990 to 896 in 2020, an increase of 191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.14%, or a decrease of 50 people, from the previous population of 946 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 705 | – | |
| 558 | -4.29% | |
| 669 | 3.97% | |
| 796 | 2.43% | |
| 795 | -0.05% | |
| 946 | 3.37% | |
| 896 | -1.14% |
Location
Buhuan is situated at approximately 13.3106, 121.2142, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.8 meters or 42.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhuan 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.