Buensuceso, Municipality of Gumaca, Province of Quezon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Quezon |
| Municipality | Gumaca |
| Postal code | 4307 |
| Population (2020) | 4,507 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9242, 122.1095 (13° 55' North, 122° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.3 meters (43.6 feet) |
Buensuceso is a barangay in the municipality of Gumaca, in the province of Quezon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,507. This represented 6.26% of the total population of Gumaca.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buensuceso in the 2015 Census was 4,610 broken down into 1,022 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,095 | 808 | 5.07 | |
| 2,909 | 596 | 4.88 | |
| 3,897 | 775 | 5.03 | |
| 4,326 | 887 | 4.88 | |
| 4,239 | 951 | 4.46 | |
| 4,610 | 1,022 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buensuceso is 5 to 9, with 550 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 93 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 369 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 550 | 11.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 537 | 11.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 484 | 10.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 399 | 8.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 346 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 286 | 6.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 308 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 259 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 253 | 5.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 214 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 162 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 133 | 2.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 96 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.95% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.78% |
| Total | 4,622 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buensuceso grew from 4,095 in 1990 to 4,507 in 2020, an increase of 412 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.53%, or a decrease of 115 people, from the previous population of 4,622 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,095 | – | |
| 2,909 | -6.21% | |
| 3,897 | 6.47% | |
| 4,326 | 1.45% | |
| 4,239 | -0.74% | |
| 4,622 | 1.66% | |
| 4,507 | -0.53% |
Location
Buensuceso is situated at approximately 13.9242, 122.1095, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.3 meters or 43.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buensuceso 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.