Buenlag, Municipality of Mangatarem, Province of Pangasinan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Pangasinan |
| Municipality | Mangatarem |
| Postal code | 2413 |
| Population (2020) | 738 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.8047, 120.2534 (15° 48' North, 120° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 30.9 meters (101.4 feet) |
Buenlag is a barangay in the municipality of Mangatarem, in the province of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 738. This represented 0.93% of the total population of Mangatarem.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenlag in the 2015 Census was 642 broken down into 149 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 82 | 5.04 | |
| 517 | 94 | 5.50 | |
| 594 | 107 | 5.55 | |
| 636 | 121 | 5.26 | |
| 728 | 130 | 5.60 | |
| 642 | 149 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenlag is 10 to 14, with 81 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 8.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 10.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 12.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 47 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 6.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 4.36% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 3.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.40% |
| Total | 642 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenlag grew from 413 in 1990 to 738 in 2020, an increase of 325 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 96 people, from the previous population of 642 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 413 | – | |
| 517 | 4.30% | |
| 594 | 3.02% | |
| 636 | 0.95% | |
| 728 | 5.04% | |
| 642 | -2.36% | |
| 738 | 2.98% |
Location
Buenlag is situated at approximately 15.8047, 120.2534, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 30.9 meters or 101.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenlag 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.