Subah Buaya, Municipality of Siasi, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Siasi |
| Postal code | 7412 |
| Population (2020) | 3,892 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Siasi |
| Coordinates | 5.5343, 120.8238 (5° 32' North, 120° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 40.6 meters (133.2 feet) |
Subah Buaya is a barangay in the municipality of Siasi, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,892. This represented 4.76% of the total population of Siasi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Subah Buaya in the 2015 Census was 3,193 broken down into 546 households or an average of 5.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,970 | 335 | 5.88 | |
| 2,597 | 428 | 6.07 | |
| 2,609 | 332 | 7.86 | |
| 3,394 | 585 | 5.80 | |
| 3,218 | 550 | 5.85 | |
| 3,193 | 546 | 5.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Subah Buaya is 10 to 14, with 559 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 257 | 7.98% |
| 5 to 9 | 413 | 12.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 559 | 17.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 502 | 15.59% |
| 20 to 24 | 284 | 8.82% |
| 25 to 29 | 174 | 5.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 203 | 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 | 195 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 226 | 7.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 145 | 4.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 106 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 49 | 1.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 1.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 0.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.19% |
| Total | 3,220 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Subah Buaya grew from 1,970 in 1990 to 3,892 in 2020, an increase of 1,922 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.07%, or an increase of 672 people, from the previous population of 3,220 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,970 | – | |
| 2,597 | 5.31% | |
| 2,609 | 0.10% | |
| 3,394 | 3.69% | |
| 3,218 | -1.92% | |
| 3,220 | 0.01% | |
| 3,892 | 4.07% |
Location
Subah Buaya is situated at approximately 5.5343, 120.8238, in the island of Siasi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 40.6 meters or 133.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Subah Buaya 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.