Upper Binuang, 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) | 1,717 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Jolo |
| Coordinates | 5.9549, 121.0626 (5° 57' North, 121° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 137.9 meters (452.4 feet) |
Upper Binuang is a barangay in the municipality of Talipao, in the province of Sulu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,717. This represented 1.72% of the total population of Talipao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Upper Binuang in the 2015 Census was 1,501 broken down into 223 households or an average of 6.73 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,453 | 265 | 5.48 | |
| 1,420 | 273 | 5.20 | |
| 1,308 | 225 | 5.81 | |
| 1,638 | 247 | 6.63 | |
| 1,454 | 216 | 6.73 | |
| 1,501 | 223 | 6.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Upper Binuang is 10 to 14, with 278 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 0.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 169 | 11.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 242 | 16.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 18.52% |
| 15 to 19 | 177 | 11.79% |
| 20 to 24 | 91 | 6.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 76 | 5.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 8.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 89 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 3.86% |
| 50 to 54 | 33 | 2.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0.73% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 0.93% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.13% |
| Total | 1,501 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Upper Binuang grew from 1,453 in 1990 to 1,717 in 2020, an increase of 264 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.87%, or an increase of 216 people, from the previous population of 1,501 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,453 | – | |
| 1,420 | -0.43% | |
| 1,308 | -1.75% | |
| 1,638 | 3.15% | |
| 1,454 | -4.24% | |
| 1,501 | 0.61% | |
| 1,717 | 2.87% |
Location
Upper Binuang is situated at approximately 5.9549, 121.0626, in the island of Jolo. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 137.9 meters or 452.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Upper Binuang 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.