Buroh, 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) | 1,216 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9990, 121.0581 (5° 60' North, 121° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 226.6 meters (743.4 feet) |
Buroh is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,216. This represented 1.21% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buroh in the 2015 Census was 1,087 broken down into 171 households or an average of 6.36 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 | 200 | 4.06 | |
| 1,156 | 225 | 5.14 | |
| 1,039 | 183 | 5.68 | |
| 1,187 | 186 | 6.38 | |
| 1,028 | 161 | 6.39 | |
| 1,087 | 171 | 6.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buroh is 5 to 9, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.29% |
| 1 to 4 | 130 | 11.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 189 | 17.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 15.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 156 | 14.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 73 | 6.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 6.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 4.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 50 | 4.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 94 | 8.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 3.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 28 | 2.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 1,087 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buroh grew from 811 in 1990 to 1,216 in 2020, an increase of 405 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.39%, or an increase of 129 people, from the previous population of 1,087 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 811 | – | |
| 1,156 | 6.87% | |
| 1,039 | -2.26% | |
| 1,187 | 1.85% | |
| 1,028 | -5.10% | |
| 1,087 | 1.07% | |
| 1,216 | 2.39% |
Location
Buroh is situated at approximately 5.9990, 121.0581, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 226.6 meters or 743.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buroh 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.