Babuyan, City of Puerto Princesa
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| City | Puerto Princesa |
| Postal code | 5300 |
| Population (2020) | 2,927 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Palawan |
| Coordinates | 9.9856, 118.9113 (9° 59' North, 118° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.8 meters (42.0 feet) |
Babuyan is a barangay in the city of Puerto Princesa. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,927. This represented 0.95% of the total population of Puerto Princesa.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Babuyan in the 2015 Census was 2,471 broken down into 540 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | 211 | 5.56 | |
| 1,374 | 265 | 5.18 | |
| 1,704 | 351 | 4.85 | |
| 2,074 | 444 | 4.67 | |
| 2,304 | 548 | 4.20 | |
| 2,471 | 540 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Babuyan is 10 to 14, with 310 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 | 53 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 210 | 8.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 284 | 11.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 310 | 12.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 268 | 10.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 210 | 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 | 182 | 7.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 147 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 173 | 7.00% |
| 40 to 44 | 147 | 5.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 128 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 107 | 4.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 89 | 3.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 62 | 2.51% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.44% |
| Total | 2,472 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Babuyan grew from 1,174 in 1990 to 2,927 in 2020, an increase of 1,753 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.62%, or an increase of 455 people, from the previous population of 2,472 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,174 | – | |
| 1,374 | 2.99% | |
| 1,704 | 4.72% | |
| 2,074 | 2.75% | |
| 2,304 | 3.90% | |
| 2,472 | 1.35% | |
| 2,927 | 3.62% |
Location
Babuyan is situated at approximately 9.9856, 118.9113, in the island of Palawan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.8 meters or 42.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Babuyan 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.