Alu Bunah, Municipality of Pangutaran, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Pangutaran |
| Postal code | 7414 |
| Population (2020) | 840 |
| Coordinates | 6.1609, 120.4471 (6° 10' North, 120° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.0 meters (3.3 feet) |
Alu Bunah is a barangay in the municipality of Pangutaran, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 840. This represented 2.31% of the total population of Pangutaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Alu Bunah in the 2015 Census was 770 broken down into 121 households or an average of 6.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | 66 | 5.61 | |
| 403 | 64 | 6.30 | |
| 439 | 87 | 5.05 | |
| 902 | 147 | 6.14 | |
| 722 | 115 | 6.28 | |
| 770 | 121 | 6.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Alu Bunah is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 86 | 11.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 19.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 106 | 13.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 83 | 10.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 45 | 5.84% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 45 | 5.84% |
| 35 to 39 | 57 | 7.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.58% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 5.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 2.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 1.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 770 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Alu Bunah grew from 370 in 1990 to 840 in 2020, an increase of 470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 70 people, from the previous population of 770 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 370 | – | |
| 403 | 1.61% | |
| 439 | 1.85% | |
| 902 | 10.44% | |
| 722 | -7.78% | |
| 770 | 1.23% | |
| 840 | 1.85% |
Location
Alu Bunah is situated at approximately 6.1609, 120.4471. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.0 meters or 3.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Alu Bunah 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.