Butao, Municipality of Malasiqui, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Malasiqui |
| Postal code | 2421 |
| Population (2020) | 1,281 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.9099, 120.4599 (15° 55' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Butao is a barangay in the municipality of Malasiqui, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,281. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Malasiqui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butao in the 2015 Census was 1,239 broken down into 254 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 772 | 119 | 6.49 | |
| 846 | 138 | 6.13 | |
| 909 | 161 | 5.65 | |
| 993 | 217 | 4.58 | |
| 1,023 | 212 | 4.83 | |
| 1,239 | 254 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butao is 10 to 14, with 140 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.61% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 131 | 10.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 125 | 10.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 81 | 6.54% |
| 35 to 39 | 88 | 7.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 93 | 7.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 49 | 3.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 43 | 3.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 2.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 25 | 2.02% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 3.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.56% |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butao grew from 772 in 1990 to 1,281 in 2020, an increase of 509 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 42 people, from the previous population of 1,239 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 772 | – | |
| 846 | 1.73% | |
| 909 | 1.55% | |
| 993 | 1.23% | |
| 1,023 | 1.09% | |
| 1,239 | 3.71% | |
| 1,281 | 0.70% |
Location
Butao is situated at approximately 15.9099, 120.4599, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butao 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.