Alu Bus‑Bus, Municipality of Lugus, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Lugus |
| Postal code | 7411 |
| Population (2020) | 2,950 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Lugus |
| Coordinates | 5.6801, 120.8650 (5° 41' North, 120° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Alu Bus‑Bus is a barangay in the municipality of Lugus, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,950. This represented 10.16% of the total population of Lugus.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alu Bus-Bus in the 2015 Census was 2,946 broken down into 571 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | 235 | 5.24 | |
| 1,341 | 222 | 6.04 | |
| 1,903 | 510 | 3.73 | |
| 2,992 | 625 | 4.79 | |
| 2,485 | 523 | 4.75 | |
| 2,946 | 571 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alu Bus-Bus is 1 to 4, with 517 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 517 | 17.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 439 | 14.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 316 | 10.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 238 | 8.08% |
| 20 to 24 | 225 | 7.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 227 | 7.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 253 | 8.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 261 | 8.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 146 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 107 | 3.63% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 2.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 1.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 0.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.68% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.10% |
| Total | 2,946 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alu Bus-Bus grew from 1,232 in 1990 to 2,950 in 2020, an increase of 1,718 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.03%, or an increase of 4 people, from the previous population of 2,946 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,232 | – | |
| 1,341 | 1.60% | |
| 1,903 | 7.79% | |
| 2,992 | 6.44% | |
| 2,485 | -6.54% | |
| 2,946 | 3.29% | |
| 2,950 | 0.03% |
Location
Alu Bus‑Bus is situated at approximately 5.6801, 120.8650, in the island of Lugus. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alu Bus‑Bus 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.