Buanga, Municipality of Pinili, Province of Ilocos Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Norte |
| Municipality | Pinili |
| Postal code | 2905 |
| Population (2020) | 457 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.9784, 120.5546 (17° 59' North, 120° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 140.1 meters (459.6 feet) |
Buanga is a barangay in the municipality of Pinili, in the province of Ilocos Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 457. This represented 2.59% of the total population of Pinili.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buanga in the 2015 Census was 421 broken down into 107 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | 78 | 4.92 | |
| 365 | 75 | 4.87 | |
| 421 | 84 | 5.01 | |
| 441 | 99 | 4.45 | |
| 444 | 109 | 4.07 | |
| 421 | 107 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buanga is 5 to 9, with 53 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 1 to 4 | 30 | 7.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 53 | 12.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 9.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 28 | 6.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 25 | 5.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 26 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 6.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 8.31% |
| 45 to 49 | 26 | 6.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 4.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 4.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 3.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.61% |
| Total | 421 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buanga grew from 384 in 1990 to 457 in 2020, an increase of 73 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.74%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 421 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 384 | – | |
| 365 | -0.95% | |
| 421 | 3.11% | |
| 441 | 0.64% | |
| 444 | 0.25% | |
| 421 | -1.01% | |
| 457 | 1.74% |
Location
Buanga is situated at approximately 17.9784, 120.5546, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 140.1 meters or 459.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buanga 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.