Buhang, Municipality of Magallanes, Province of Agusan del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Agusan del Norte |
| Municipality | Magallanes |
| Postal code | 8604 |
| Population (2020) | 4,006 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.0351, 125.5254 (9° 2' North, 125° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Buhang is a barangay in the municipality of Magallanes, in the province of Agusan del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,006. This represented 17.97% of the total population of Magallanes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhang in the 2015 Census was 3,878 broken down into 819 households or an average of 4.74 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,666 | 450 | 5.92 | |
| 3,046 | 546 | 5.58 | |
| 3,570 | 622 | 5.74 | |
| 4,001 | 789 | 5.07 | |
| 4,021 | 819 | 4.91 | |
| 3,878 | 819 | 4.74 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhang is 5 to 9, with 466 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 75 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 466 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 433 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 396 | 10.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 305 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 287 | 7.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 271 | 6.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 261 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 242 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 201 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 172 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 142 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 131 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 57 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.77% |
| Total | 3,878 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhang grew from 2,666 in 1990 to 4,006 in 2020, an increase of 1,340 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 128 people, from the previous population of 3,878 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,666 | – | |
| 3,046 | 2.53% | |
| 3,570 | 3.46% | |
| 4,004 | 1.59% | |
| 4,021 | 0.15% | |
| 3,878 | -0.69% | |
| 4,006 | 0.69% |
Location
Buhang is situated at approximately 9.0351, 125.5254, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhang 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.