Butubut Oeste, Municipality of Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Municipality | Balaoan |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Population (2020) | 583 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.8062, 120.4292 (16° 48' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.5 meters (80.4 feet) |
Butubut Oeste is a barangay in the municipality of Balaoan, in the province of La Union. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 583. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Balaoan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butubut Oeste in the 2015 Census was 687 broken down into 152 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 97 | 5.33 | |
| 543 | 103 | 5.27 | |
| 576 | 124 | 4.65 | |
| 682 | 146 | 4.67 | |
| 698 | 143 | 4.88 | |
| 687 | 152 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butubut Oeste is 20 to 24, with 67 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 6.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 62 | 9.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 66 | 9.61% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 67 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 51 | 7.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 8.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 6.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 36 | 5.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 3.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 5.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 29 | 4.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 3.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 3.06% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.75% |
| Total | 687 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butubut Oeste grew from 517 in 1990 to 583 in 2020, an increase of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.40%, or a decrease of 104 people, from the previous population of 687 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 517 | – | |
| 543 | 0.92% | |
| 576 | 1.27% | |
| 682 | 2.36% | |
| 698 | 0.85% | |
| 687 | -0.30% | |
| 583 | -3.40% |
Location
Butubut Oeste is situated at approximately 16.8062, 120.4292, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.5 meters or 80.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butubut Oeste 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.