Bobon, City of Butuan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| City | Butuan |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Population (2020) | 1,996 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9892, 125.5609 (8° 59' North, 125° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.0 meters (16.4 feet) |
Bobon is a barangay in the city of Butuan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,996. This represented 0.54% of the total population of Butuan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bobon in the 2015 Census was 1,689 broken down into 406 households or an average of 4.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 877 | 157 | 5.59 | |
| 1,023 | 192 | 5.33 | |
| 1,106 | 199 | 5.56 | |
| 1,342 | 313 | 4.29 | |
| 1,472 | 333 | 4.42 | |
| 1,689 | 406 | 4.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bobon is 10 to 14, with 206 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 200 | 11.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 206 | 12.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 166 | 9.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 130 | 7.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 133 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 113 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 74 | 4.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 75 | 4.44% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.55% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 3.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 31 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.83% |
| Total | 1,689 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bobon grew from 877 in 1990 to 1,996 in 2020, an increase of 1,119 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.58%, or an increase of 307 people, from the previous population of 1,689 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 877 | – | |
| 1,023 | 2.93% | |
| 1,106 | 1.69% | |
| 1,342 | 2.70% | |
| 1,472 | 3.42% | |
| 1,689 | 2.65% | |
| 1,996 | 3.58% |
Location
Bobon is situated at approximately 8.9892, 125.5609, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.0 meters or 16.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bobon 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.