Buhangin, Municipality of Atimonan, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Atimonan |
| Postal code | 4331 |
| Population (2020) | 1,791 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9749, 121.9712 (13° 58' North, 121° 58' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.8 meters (19.0 feet) |
Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Atimonan, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,791. This represented 2.79% of the total population of Atimonan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 1,635 broken down into 397 households or an average of 4.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 870 | 185 | 4.70 | |
| 1,293 | 258 | 5.01 | |
| 1,387 | 282 | 4.92 | |
| 1,283 | 292 | 4.39 | |
| 1,533 | 357 | 4.29 | |
| 1,635 | 397 | 4.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhangin is 5 to 9, with 176 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 110 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 176 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 9.91% |
| 15 to 19 | 145 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 117 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 132 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 137 | 8.38% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 5.50% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 5.38% |
| 50 to 54 | 99 | 6.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 99 | 6.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 57 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 44 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.53% |
| Total | 1,635 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhangin grew from 870 in 1990 to 1,791 in 2020, an increase of 921 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.94%, or an increase of 156 people, from the previous population of 1,635 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 870 | – | |
| 1,310 | 7.97% | |
| 1,387 | 1.23% | |
| 1,283 | -1.07% | |
| 1,533 | 6.69% | |
| 1,635 | 1.23% | |
| 1,791 | 1.94% |
Location
Buhangin is situated at approximately 13.9749, 121.9712, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.8 meters or 19.0 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.