Bugsukan, Municipality of Cantilan, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Cantilan |
| Postal code | 8317 |
| Population (2020) | 673 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 9.2865, 125.9863 (9° 17' North, 125° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Bugsukan is a barangay in the municipality of Cantilan, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 673. This represented 1.98% of the total population of Cantilan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugsukan in the 2015 Census was 637 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 485 | 86 | 5.64 | |
| 479 | 105 | 4.56 | |
| 484 | 98 | 4.94 | |
| 600 | 115 | 5.22 | |
| 611 | 136 | 4.49 | |
| 637 | 150 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugsukan is 10 to 14, with 72 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 9.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 9.58% |
| 10 to 14 | 72 | 11.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 70 | 10.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 54 | 8.48% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 6.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 31 | 4.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.44% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 44 | 6.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 27 | 4.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 3.14% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.04% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.73% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.94% |
| Total | 637 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugsukan grew from 485 in 1990 to 673 in 2020, an increase of 188 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.16%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 637 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | – | |
| 479 | -0.23% | |
| 484 | 0.22% | |
| 600 | 3.01% | |
| 611 | 0.66% | |
| 637 | 0.80% | |
| 673 | 1.16% |
Location
Bugsukan is situated at approximately 9.2865, 125.9863, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugsukan 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.