Busay, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Sorsogon
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Sorsogon |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 4705 |
| Population (2020) | 588 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 12.7813, 123.9179 (12° 47' North, 123° 55' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 193.2 meters (633.9 feet) |
Busay is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Sorsogon. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 588. This represented 1.57% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Busay in the 2015 Census was 604 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 42 | 6.43 | |
| 254 | 50 | 5.08 | |
| 292 | 49 | 5.96 | |
| 460 | 91 | 5.05 | |
| 486 | 97 | 5.01 | |
| 604 | 122 | 4.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Busay is 5 to 9, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 3.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 10.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 90 | 14.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 79 | 13.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 61 | 10.10% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 50 | 8.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 40 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 5.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 4.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.98% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 2.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.33% |
| Total | 604 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Busay grew from 270 in 1990 to 588 in 2020, an increase of 318 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.56%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 604 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | – | |
| 254 | -1.14% | |
| 292 | 3.03% | |
| 460 | 6.47% | |
| 486 | 2.02% | |
| 604 | 4.22% | |
| 588 | -0.56% |
Location
Busay is situated at approximately 12.7813, 123.9179, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 193.2 meters or 633.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Busay 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.