Buliwao, Municipality of Quezon, Province of Nueva Vizcaya
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Nueva Vizcaya |
| Municipality | Quezon |
| Postal code | 3713 |
| Population (2020) | 2,970 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.4883, 121.2466 (16° 29' North, 121° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 258.8 meters (849.1 feet) |
Buliwao is a barangay in the municipality of Quezon, in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,970. This represented 12.35% of the total population of Quezon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buliwao in the 2015 Census was 2,723 broken down into 622 households or an average of 4.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | 324 | 4.98 | |
| 1,767 | 363 | 4.87 | |
| 2,191 | 447 | 4.90 | |
| 2,534 | 585 | 4.33 | |
| 2,541 | 558 | 4.55 | |
| 2,723 | 622 | 4.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buliwao is 5 to 9, with 286 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.50% |
| 1 to 4 | 249 | 9.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 285 | 10.47% |
| 15 to 19 | 269 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 228 | 8.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 233 | 8.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 191 | 7.01% |
| 35 to 39 | 199 | 7.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 184 | 6.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 154 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 94 | 3.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 3.45% |
| 60 to 64 | 76 | 2.79% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 0.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.37% |
| Total | 2,723 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buliwao grew from 1,614 in 1990 to 2,970 in 2020, an increase of 1,356 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.84%, or an increase of 247 people, from the previous population of 2,723 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,614 | – | |
| 1,767 | 1.71% | |
| 2,191 | 4.72% | |
| 2,534 | 2.03% | |
| 2,541 | 0.10% | |
| 2,723 | 1.33% | |
| 2,970 | 1.84% |
Location
Buliwao is situated at approximately 16.4883, 121.2466, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 258.8 meters or 849.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buliwao 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.