Barangay No. 50, Buttong, City of Laoag, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| City | Laoag |
| Postal code | 2900 |
| Population (2020) | 2,764 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 18.1850, 120.5772 (18° 11' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Barangay No. 50, Buttong is a barangay in the city of Laoag, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,764. This represented 2.48% of the total population of Laoag.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay No. 50, Buttong in the 2015 Census was 3,038 broken down into 679 households or an average of 4.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,676 | 343 | 4.89 | |
| 2,043 | 390 | 5.24 | |
| 2,405 | 485 | 4.96 | |
| 2,586 | 535 | 4.83 | |
| 2,706 | 631 | 4.29 | |
| 3,038 | 679 | 4.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay No. 50, Buttong is 15 to 19, with 293 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 194 | 6.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 257 | 8.44% |
| 10 to 14 | 253 | 8.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 293 | 9.63% |
| 20 to 24 | 288 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 286 | 9.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 242 | 7.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 228 | 7.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 213 | 7.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 174 | 5.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 152 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 122 | 4.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 93 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 79 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 44 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 41 | 1.35% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.28% |
| Total | 3,044 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay No. 50, Buttong grew from 1,676 in 1990 to 2,764 in 2020, an increase of 1,088 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.01%, or a decrease of 280 people, from the previous population of 3,044 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,676 | – | |
| 2,074 | 4.07% | |
| 2,405 | 3.23% | |
| 2,629 | 1.24% | |
| 2,734 | 1.44% | |
| 3,044 | 2.07% | |
| 2,764 | -2.01% |
Location
Barangay No. 50, Buttong is situated at approximately 18.1850, 120.5772, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay No. 50, Buttong shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay No. 49-B, Raraburan, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 48-B, Cabungaan South, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 46, Nalbo, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 51-B, Nangalisan West, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 49-A, Darayday, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 45, Tangid, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- Barangay No. 48-A, Cabungaan North, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.