Buenasuerte, Municipality of Palanas, Province of Masbate
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Masbate |
| Municipality | Palanas |
| Postal code | 5404 |
| Population (2020) | 502 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Masbate |
| Coordinates | 12.1279, 123.8750 (12° 8' North, 123° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 149.2 meters (489.5 feet) |
Buenasuerte is a barangay in the municipality of Palanas, in the province of Masbate. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 502. This represented 1.84% of the total population of Palanas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenasuerte in the 2015 Census was 654 broken down into 132 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 110 | 5.77 | |
| 578 | 111 | 5.21 | |
| 578 | 122 | 4.74 | |
| 548 | 98 | 5.59 | |
| 511 | 99 | 5.16 | |
| 654 | 132 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenasuerte is 10 to 14, with 118 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.38% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 8.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 92 | 14.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 118 | 18.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 84 | 12.84% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 6.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 36 | 5.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 32 | 4.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 4.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 32 | 4.89% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.75% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 1.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 2.14% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.76% |
| Total | 654 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenasuerte fell from 635 in 1990 to 502 in 2020, a decrease of 133 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.42%, or a decrease of 152 people, from the previous population of 654 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 635 | – | |
| 578 | -1.75% | |
| 578 | 0.00% | |
| 548 | -0.73% | |
| 511 | -2.51% | |
| 654 | 4.81% | |
| 502 | -5.42% |
Location
Buenasuerte is situated at approximately 12.1279, 123.8750, in the island of Masbate. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 149.2 meters or 489.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenasuerte 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.