Buluang, Municipality of Busuanga, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Busuanga |
| Postal code | 5317 |
| Population (2020) | 2,809 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Busuanga |
| Coordinates | 12.2340, 119.8767 (12° 14' North, 119° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.9 meters (68.6 feet) |
Buluang is a barangay in the municipality of Busuanga, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,809. This represented 10.97% of the total population of Busuanga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buluang in the 2015 Census was 2,475 broken down into 559 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 511 | 104 | 4.91 | |
| 615 | 117 | 5.26 | |
| 2,199 | 396 | 5.55 | |
| 2,069 | 449 | 4.61 | |
| 2,346 | 489 | 4.80 | |
| 2,475 | 559 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buluang is 5 to 9, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 259 | 10.46% |
| 5 to 9 | 311 | 12.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 290 | 11.72% |
| 15 to 19 | 270 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 233 | 9.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 190 | 7.68% |
| 30 to 34 | 189 | 7.64% |
| 35 to 39 | 143 | 5.78% |
| 40 to 44 | 124 | 5.01% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 3.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 85 | 3.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 67 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.59% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 1.70% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.44% |
| Total | 2,475 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buluang grew from 511 in 1990 to 2,809 in 2020, an increase of 2,298 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.70%, or an increase of 334 people, from the previous population of 2,475 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 511 | – | |
| 620 | 3.69% | |
| 2,199 | 31.19% | |
| 2,069 | -0.84% | |
| 2,346 | 4.68% | |
| 2,475 | 1.02% | |
| 2,809 | 2.70% |
Location
Buluang is situated at approximately 12.2340, 119.8767, in the island of Busuanga. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.9 meters or 68.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buluang 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.