Buhangin, Municipality of Naujan, Province of Oriental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Oriental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Naujan |
| Postal code | 5204 |
| Population (2020) | 1,142 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.3007, 121.2622 (13° 18' North, 121° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.1 meters (36.4 feet) |
Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Naujan, in the province of Oriental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,142. This represented 1.04% of the total population of Naujan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 1,114 broken down into 257 households or an average of 4.33 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 | 145 | 5.04 | |
| 718 | 145 | 4.95 | |
| 749 | 178 | 4.21 | |
| 846 | 190 | 4.45 | |
| 905 | 222 | 4.08 | |
| 1,114 | 257 | 4.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhangin is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 13.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 101 | 9.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 90 | 8.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 9.96% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 69 | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 4.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 45 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 4.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 32 | 2.87% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 2.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.72% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,114 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhangin grew from 731 in 1990 to 1,142 in 2020, an increase of 411 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.52%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 1,114 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 731 | – | |
| 718 | -0.34% | |
| 749 | 0.91% | |
| 846 | 1.69% | |
| 905 | 2.48% | |
| 1,114 | 4.03% | |
| 1,142 | 0.52% |
Location
Buhangin is situated at approximately 13.3007, 121.2622, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.1 meters or 36.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.