Buntod, Municipality of Talipao, Province of Sulu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Sulu |
| Municipality | Talipao |
| Postal code | 7403 |
| Population (2020) | 3,290 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9867, 121.1198 (5° 59' North, 121° 7' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 148.0 meters (485.6 feet) |
Buntod is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,290. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntod in the 2015 Census was 2,678 broken down into 420 households or an average of 6.38 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,672 | 434 | 8.46 | |
| 3,423 | 447 | 7.66 | |
| 2,920 | 447 | 6.53 | |
| 3,014 | 520 | 5.80 | |
| 2,675 | 420 | 6.37 | |
| 2,678 | 420 | 6.38 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntod is 5 to 9, with 341 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 54 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 287 | 10.72% |
| 5 to 9 | 341 | 12.73% |
| 10 to 14 | 297 | 11.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 293 | 10.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 267 | 9.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 275 | 10.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 179 | 6.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 153 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 175 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 149 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 84 | 3.14% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 2.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 0.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.11% |
| Total | 2,678 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntod fell from 3,672 in 1990 to 3,290 in 2020, a decrease of 382 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.43%, or an increase of 612 people, from the previous population of 2,678 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,672 | – | |
| 3,423 | -1.31% | |
| 2,920 | -3.35% | |
| 3,014 | 0.44% | |
| 2,675 | -4.25% | |
| 2,678 | 0.02% | |
| 3,290 | 4.43% |
Location
Buntod is situated at approximately 5.9867, 121.1198, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 148.0 meters or 485.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntod 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.