Bugas‑bugas, Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Norte |
| Municipality | Placer |
| Postal code | 8405 |
| Population (2020) | 956 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.6526, 125.5750 (9° 39' North, 125° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 73.6 meters (241.5 feet) |
Bugas‑bugas is a barangay in the municipality of Placer, in the province of Surigao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 956. This represented 3.23% of the total population of Placer.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugas-bugas in the 2015 Census was 816 broken down into 179 households or an average of 4.56 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 65 | 5.18 | |
| 379 | 77 | 4.92 | |
| 598 | 136 | 4.40 | |
| 625 | 142 | 4.40 | |
| 696 | 144 | 4.83 | |
| 816 | 179 | 4.56 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugas-bugas is 5 to 9, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 87 | 10.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 104 | 12.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 102 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 91 | 11.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 58 | 7.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 61 | 7.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 4.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 45 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 42 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 44 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 1.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.86% |
| Total | 816 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugas-bugas grew from 337 in 1990 to 956 in 2020, an increase of 619 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.39%, or an increase of 140 people, from the previous population of 816 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 337 | – | |
| 379 | 2.22% | |
| 598 | 10.27% | |
| 625 | 0.61% | |
| 696 | 3.99% | |
| 816 | 3.07% | |
| 956 | 3.39% |
Location
Bugas‑bugas is situated at approximately 9.6526, 125.5750, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 73.6 meters or 241.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugas‑bugas 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.