Buyo, Municipality of Claveria, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Claveria |
| Postal code | 5419 |
| Population (2020) | 1,938 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Burias |
| Coordinates | 12.8437, 123.2793 (12° 51' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.4 meters (24.3 feet) |
Buyo is a barangay in the municipality of Claveria, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,938. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Claveria.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buyo in the 2015 Census was 2,007 broken down into 435 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,191 | 230 | 5.18 | |
| 1,666 | 340 | 4.90 | |
| 1,750 | 357 | 4.90 | |
| 1,974 | 419 | 4.71 | |
| 1,873 | 412 | 4.55 | |
| 2,007 | 435 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buyo is 10 to 14, with 291 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 234 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 276 | 13.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 291 | 14.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 203 | 10.11% |
| 20 to 24 | 140 | 6.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 110 | 5.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 5.48% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 5.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 63 | 3.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 3.59% |
| 60 to 64 | 48 | 2.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.20% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.60% |
| Total | 2,007 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buyo grew from 1,191 in 1990 to 1,938 in 2020, an increase of 747 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.73%, or a decrease of 69 people, from the previous population of 2,007 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,191 | – | |
| 1,666 | 6.49% | |
| 1,750 | 1.06% | |
| 1,974 | 1.67% | |
| 1,873 | -1.89% | |
| 2,007 | 1.32% | |
| 1,938 | -0.73% |
Location
Buyo is situated at approximately 12.8437, 123.2793, in the island of Burias. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.4 meters or 24.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buyo 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.