Buhi, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 4802 |
| Population (2020) | 436 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.6765, 124.3082 (13° 41' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 22.3 meters (73.2 feet) |
Buhi is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 436. This represented 2.78% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhi in the 2015 Census was 459 broken down into 95 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 | 66 | 5.91 | |
| 365 | 74 | 4.93 | |
| 404 | 75 | 5.39 | |
| 383 | 76 | 5.04 | |
| 400 | 81 | 4.94 | |
| 459 | 95 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhi is 5 to 9, with 52 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 8.25% |
| 5 to 9 | 52 | 10.99% |
| 10 to 14 | 48 | 10.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 46 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 8.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 30 | 6.34% |
| 35 to 39 | 37 | 7.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 23 | 4.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 2.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 2.96% |
| Total | 473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhi grew from 390 in 1990 to 436 in 2020, an increase of 46 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.70%, or a decrease of 37 people, from the previous population of 473 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 390 | – | |
| 365 | -1.23% | |
| 404 | 2.20% | |
| 383 | -0.73% | |
| 400 | 1.59% | |
| 473 | 3.24% | |
| 436 | -1.70% |
Location
Buhi is situated at approximately 13.6765, 124.3082, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 22.3 meters or 73.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhi shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Capilihan, Virac, Catanduanes
- Ibong Sapa (San Vicente Sur), Virac, Catanduanes
- San Vicente, Virac, Catanduanes
- Mabato, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Pangilao, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Dugui Too, Virac, Catanduanes
- Danicop, Virac, Catanduanes
- Santo Niño, Virac, Catanduanes
- Siay, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Obo, San Miguel, Catanduanes
- Dayawa, San Miguel, Catanduanes
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.