Buhangin, Municipality of Baler, Province of Aurora
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Aurora |
| Municipality | Baler |
| Postal code | 3200 |
| Population (2020) | 5,985 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.7724, 121.5517 (15° 46' North, 121° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Baler, in the province of Aurora. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,985. This represented 13.67% of the total population of Baler.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 5,310 broken down into 1,171 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,947 | 742 | 5.32 | |
| 4,311 | 838 | 5.14 | |
| 4,734 | 951 | 4.98 | |
| 5,009 | 1,017 | 4.93 | |
| 5,057 | 1,075 | 4.70 | |
| 5,310 | 1,171 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhangin is 5 to 9, with 600 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 43 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 117 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 440 | 8.29% |
| 5 to 9 | 600 | 11.30% |
| 10 to 14 | 579 | 10.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 544 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 477 | 8.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 420 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 337 | 6.35% |
| 35 to 39 | 324 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 297 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 305 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 256 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 208 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 149 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 1.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 43 | 0.81% |
| Total | 5,310 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhangin grew from 3,947 in 1990 to 5,985 in 2020, an increase of 2,038 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.55%, or an increase of 675 people, from the previous population of 5,310 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,947 | – | |
| 4,322 | 1.71% | |
| 4,735 | 1.98% | |
| 5,009 | 0.78% | |
| 5,057 | 0.35% | |
| 5,310 | 0.93% | |
| 5,985 | 2.55% |
Location
Buhangin is situated at approximately 15.7724, 121.5517, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhangin 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.