Buayaen, Municipality of Bayambang, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Bayambang |
| Postal code | 2423 |
| Population (2020) | 3,112 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7881, 120.4521 (15° 47' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.3 meters (76.4 feet) |
Buayaen is a barangay in the municipality of Bayambang, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,112. This represented 2.41% of the total population of Bayambang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buayaen in the 2015 Census was 2,894 broken down into 574 households or an average of 5.04 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,991 | 337 | 5.91 | |
| 2,125 | 387 | 5.49 | |
| 2,460 | 461 | 5.34 | |
| 2,556 | 539 | 4.74 | |
| 2,961 | 599 | 4.94 | |
| 2,894 | 574 | 5.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buayaen is 5 to 9, with 366 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 74 | 2.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 275 | 9.50% |
| 5 to 9 | 366 | 12.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 311 | 10.75% |
| 15 to 19 | 309 | 10.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 253 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 204 | 7.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 192 | 6.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 140 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 4.73% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 101 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 34 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 0.69% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 0.83% |
| Total | 2,894 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buayaen grew from 1,991 in 1990 to 3,112 in 2020, an increase of 1,121 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.54%, or an increase of 218 people, from the previous population of 2,894 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,991 | – | |
| 2,125 | 1.23% | |
| 2,460 | 3.19% | |
| 2,556 | 0.53% | |
| 2,961 | 5.50% | |
| 2,894 | -0.43% | |
| 3,112 | 1.54% |
Location
Buayaen is situated at approximately 15.7881, 120.4521, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.3 meters or 76.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buayaen 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.