Buang, Municipality of Bacacay, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Bacacay |
| Postal code | 4509 |
| Population (2020) | 1,264 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cagraray |
| Coordinates | 13.3460, 123.8696 (13° 21' North, 123° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.9 meters (75.1 feet) |
Buang is a barangay in the municipality of Bacacay, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,264. This represented 1.74% of the total population of Bacacay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buang in the 2015 Census was 1,337 broken down into 270 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,153 | 195 | 5.91 | |
| 1,401 | 232 | 6.04 | |
| 1,352 | 231 | 5.85 | |
| 1,317 | 252 | 5.23 | |
| 1,267 | 259 | 4.89 | |
| 1,337 | 270 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buang is 10 to 14, with 194 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 36 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 146 | 10.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 183 | 13.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 14.51% |
| 15 to 19 | 126 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 5.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 54 | 4.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 57 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 50 | 3.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.94% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,337 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buang grew from 1,153 in 1990 to 1,264 in 2020, an increase of 111 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.17%, or a decrease of 73 people, from the previous population of 1,337 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,153 | – | |
| 1,401 | 3.72% | |
| 1,352 | -0.76% | |
| 1,317 | -0.36% | |
| 1,267 | -1.40% | |
| 1,337 | 1.03% | |
| 1,264 | -1.17% |
Location
Buang is situated at approximately 13.3460, 123.8696, in the island of Cagraray. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.9 meters or 75.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buang 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.