Buluan, Province of Maguindanao del Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Maguindanao del Sur [formerly, Maguindanao] |
| Barangay count | 7 |
| Postal code | 9616 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 699.50 km2 (270.08 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 57,406 |
| Density (2020) | 82 / km2 (213 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 6° 43' North, 124° 48' East (6.7193, 124.7921) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.2 meters (50.0 feet) |
Buluan is a landlocked municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, which was created from the once-unpartitioned province of Maguindanao.
The municipality has a land area of 699.50 square kilometers or 270.08 square miles which constitutes 7.02% of Maguindanao's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 57,406. This represented 4.28% of the total population of Maguindanao province, or 1.30% of the overall population of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 82 inhabitants per square kilometer or 213 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Buluan has 7 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digal | 13.87% | 7,965 | 7,690 | 3.58% | 0.74% |
| Lower Siling | 2.77% | 1,592 | 1,488 | 6.99% | 1.43% |
| Maslabeng | 18.01% | 10,341 | 8,940 | 15.67% | 3.11% |
| Poblacion | 51.74% | 29,702 | 25,370 | 17.08% | 3.37% |
| Popol | 4.17% | 2,393 | 1,904 | 25.68% | 4.93% |
| Talitay | 4.93% | 2,832 | 2,408 | 17.61% | 3.47% |
| Upper Siling | 4.50% | 2,581 | 2,208 | 16.89% | 3.34% |
| Buluan Total | 57,406 | 50,008 | 14.79% | 2.95% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Buluan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱129,388,653.60.
Historical annual regular income data
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | – | – |
| 2010 | 69,446,513.88 | – |
| 2011 | 78,707,405.65 | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 85,357,633.13 | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 97,253,758.50 | 13.94% |
| 2014 | 106,485,416.91 | 9.49% |
| 2015 | 121,014,249.96 | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 129,388,653.60 | 6.92% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Buluan in the 2015 Census was 49,932 broken down into 7,288 households or an average of 6.85 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53,143 | 10,588 | 5.02 | |
| 38,480 | 7,854 | 4.90 | |
| 51,022 | 9,501 | 5.37 | |
| 32,310 | 5,972 | 5.41 | |
| 37,994 | 5,594 | 6.79 | |
| 49,932 | 7,288 | 6.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buluan is 5 to 9, with 7,603 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 93 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,018 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,778 | 11.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,603 | 15.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,139 | 14.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,770 | 11.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,461 | 8.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,553 | 7.10% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,963 | 5.93% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,540 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,887 | 5.77% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,257 | 4.51% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,218 | 2.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 749 | 1.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 473 | 0.95% |
| 65 to 69 | 249 | 0.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 163 | 0.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 93 | 0.19% |
| 80 and over | 94 | 0.19% |
| Total | 50,008 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buluan grew from 5,263 in 1918 to 57,406 in 2020, an increase of 52,143 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.95%, or an increase of 7,398 people, from the previous population of 50,008 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 5,263 | – | |
| 15,317 | 5.49% | |
| 61,934 | 15.41% | |
| 73,201 | 1.48% | |
| 49,158 | -3.82% | |
| 41,357 | -3.41% | |
| 38,313 | -1.52% | |
| 53,143 | 3.33% | |
| 38,695 | -5.77% | |
| 51,098 | 6.14% | |
| 32,310 | -6.13% | |
| 38,106 | 6.19% | |
| 50,008 | 5.31% | |
| 57,406 | 2.95% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Buluan for the year 2019 was 24,995, broken down into 12,793 males and 12,202 females.
Location
The municipal center of Buluan is situated at approximately 6° 43' North, 124° 48' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.2 meters or 50.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Buluan are Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, Koronadal, South Cotabato, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Digos, Davao del Sur, General Santos, and Cotabato City. The nearest municipalities are Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur, Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur, and Tantangan, South Cotabato. Its distance from the national capital is 965.62 kilometers (600.01 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, 3.03 kilometers (1.88 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat, 6.43 kilometers (4.00 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S74°W)
- Paglat, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.14 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Mangudadatu, Maguindanao del Sur, 7.75 kilometers (4.82 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur, 8.87 kilometers (5.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N69°E)
- Tantangan, South Cotabato, 11.89 kilometers (7.39 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S24°W)
Nearest cities
- Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat, 13.10 kilometers (8.14 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Koronadal, South Cotabato, 24.55 kilometers (15.25 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S13°E)
- Kidapawan, Cotabato, 46.10 kilometers (28.64 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Digos, Davao del Sur, 62.30 kilometers (38.71 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- General Santos, 78.68 kilometers (48.89 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S32°E)
- Cotabato City, 82.24 kilometers (51.10 miles) to the Northwest (N47°W)
Distance from Manila: 965.62 kilometers (600.01 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.