Buenlag, Municipality of Gerona, Province of Tarlac
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Tarlac |
| Municipality | Gerona |
| Postal code | 2302 |
| Population (2020) | 2,835 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 15.6265, 120.5824 (15° 38' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 29.3 meters (96.1 feet) |
Buenlag is a barangay in the municipality of Gerona, in the province of Tarlac. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,835. This represented 3.00% of the total population of Gerona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenlag in the 2015 Census was 2,310 broken down into 623 households or an average of 3.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,774 | 395 | 4.49 | |
| 1,947 | 431 | 4.52 | |
| 2,246 | 487 | 4.61 | |
| 2,625 | 545 | 4.82 | |
| 2,350 | 560 | 4.20 | |
| 2,310 | 623 | 3.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenlag is 10 to 14, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 30 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 180 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 189 | 8.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 8.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 188 | 8.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 177 | 7.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 181 | 7.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 157 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 147 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 139 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 177 | 7.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 159 | 6.88% |
| 55 to 59 | 100 | 4.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 90 | 3.90% |
| 65 to 69 | 69 | 2.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 46 | 1.99% |
| 75 to 79 | 30 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.34% |
| Total | 2,310 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenlag grew from 1,774 in 1990 to 2,835 in 2020, an increase of 1,061 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.40%, or an increase of 525 people, from the previous population of 2,310 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,774 | – | |
| 1,947 | 1.76% | |
| 2,246 | 3.11% | |
| 2,625 | 2.17% | |
| 2,350 | -3.95% | |
| 2,310 | -0.33% | |
| 2,835 | 4.40% |
Location
Buenlag is situated at approximately 15.6265, 120.5824, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 29.3 meters or 96.1 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.