Buta, Municipality of Sultan Dumalondong, Province of Lanao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Lanao del Sur |
| Municipality | Sultan Dumalondong |
| Population (2020) | 1,400 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6932, 124.2498 (7° 42' North, 124° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 935.9 meters (3,070.5 feet) |
Buta, formerly Sumalindao, is a barangay in the municipality of Sultan Dumalondong, in the province of Lanao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,400. This represented 11.20% of the total population of Sultan Dumalondong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buta in the 2015 Census was 1,353 broken down into 213 households or an average of 6.35 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 798 | 147 | 5.43 | |
| 667 | 149 | 4.48 | |
| 1,028 | 107 | 9.61 | |
| 2,354 | 379 | 6.21 | |
| 1,322 | 163 | 8.11 | |
| 1,353 | 213 | 6.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buta is 5 to 9, with 297 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 51 | 3.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 16.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 297 | 21.95% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 12.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 114 | 8.43% |
| 20 to 24 | 47 | 3.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 104 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 79 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 84 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 3.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 1.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0.96% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,353 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buta grew from 798 in 1990 to 1,400 in 2020, an increase of 602 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.72%, or an increase of 47 people, from the previous population of 1,353 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 798 | – | |
| 667 | -3.30% | |
| 1,028 | 9.72% | |
| 2,354 | 12.10% | |
| 1,322 | -18.94% | |
| 1,353 | 0.44% | |
| 1,400 | 0.72% |
Location
Buta is situated at approximately 7.6932, 124.2498, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 935.9 meters or 3,070.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buta shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Dolangan, Butig, Lanao del Sur
- Cabasaran, Butig, Lanao del Sur
- Malalis, Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur
- Bonga, Marogong, Lanao del Sur
- Mantailoco, Marogong, Lanao del Sur
- Bagumbayan, Marogong, Lanao del Sur
- Piangologan, Marogong, Lanao del Sur
- Dinganun Guilopa (Dingunun), Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.