Bunut, Municipality of Indanan, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Indanan |
| Postal code | 7407 |
| Population (2020) | 2,200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9988, 120.9844 (5° 60' North, 120° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 312.9 meters (1,026.6 feet) |
Bunut is a barangay in the municipality of Indanan, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,200. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Indanan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bunut in the 2015 Census was 1,858 broken down into 402 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,260 | 250 | 5.04 | |
| 1,471 | 280 | 5.25 | |
| 1,642 | 250 | 6.57 | |
| 2,292 | 484 | 4.74 | |
| 1,775 | 390 | 4.55 | |
| 1,858 | 402 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bunut is 5 to 9, with 242 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 223 | 12.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 13.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 11.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 9.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 133 | 7.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 143 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 112 | 6.03% |
| 45 to 49 | 91 | 4.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 55 | 2.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 60 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 1.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 1.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 24 | 1.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.43% |
| Total | 1,858 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bunut grew from 1,260 in 1990 to 2,200 in 2020, an increase of 940 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.62%, or an increase of 342 people, from the previous population of 1,858 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,260 | – | |
| 1,471 | 2.94% | |
| 1,642 | 2.39% | |
| 2,292 | 4.71% | |
| 1,775 | -8.88% | |
| 1,858 | 0.87% | |
| 2,200 | 3.62% |
Location
Bunut is situated at approximately 5.9988, 120.9844, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 312.9 meters or 1,026.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bunut 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.