Bubuan, Municipality of Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Hadji Panglima Tahil |
| Postal code | 7413 |
| Population (2020) | 950 |
| Coordinates | 6.2017, 121.0480 (6° 12' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) |
Bubuan is a barangay in the municipality of Hadji Panglima Tahil, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 950. This represented 12.02% of the total population of Hadji Panglima Tahil.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bubuan in the 2015 Census was 930 broken down into 147 households or an average of 6.33 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | 75 | 6.21 | |
| 405 | 60 | 6.75 | |
| 650 | 81 | 8.02 | |
| 842 | 132 | 6.38 | |
| 760 | 125 | 6.08 | |
| 930 | 147 | 6.33 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bubuan is 15 to 19, with 141 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 8.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 111 | 11.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 14.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 141 | 15.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 11.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 58 | 6.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.02% |
| 35 to 39 | 62 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 4.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 33 | 3.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 40 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 23 | 2.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 1.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 0.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.54% |
| Total | 930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bubuan grew from 466 in 1990 to 950 in 2020, an increase of 484 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 20 people, from the previous population of 930 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 466 | – | |
| 405 | -2.59% | |
| 650 | 10.68% | |
| 842 | 3.63% | |
| 760 | -3.66% | |
| 930 | 3.92% | |
| 950 | 0.45% |
Location
Bubuan is situated at approximately 6.2017, 121.0480. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.8 meters or 9.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bubuan does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.