Batunan, Municipality of Tagbina, Province of Surigao del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Caraga (Region XIII) |
| Province | Surigao del Sur |
| Municipality | Tagbina |
| Postal code | 8308 |
| Population (2020) | 724 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4514, 126.1273 (8° 27' North, 126° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 27.4 meters (89.9 feet) |
Batunan is a barangay in the municipality of Tagbina, in the province of Surigao del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 724. This represented 1.76% of the total population of Tagbina.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batunan in the 2015 Census was 839 broken down into 192 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 50 | 5.64 | |
| 381 | 75 | 5.08 | |
| 385 | 66 | 5.83 | |
| 451 | 92 | 4.90 | |
| 493 | 90 | 5.48 | |
| 839 | 192 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batunan is 20 to 24, with 104 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 3 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 4.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 88 | 10.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 99 | 11.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 92 | 10.97% |
| 15 to 19 | 88 | 10.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 12.40% |
| 25 to 29 | 72 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 56 | 6.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 4.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 47 | 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 41 | 4.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 2.15% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 1.91% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 1.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.83% |
| Total | 839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batunan grew from 282 in 1990 to 724 in 2020, an increase of 442 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 3.06%, or a decrease of 115 people, from the previous population of 839 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | – | |
| 381 | 5.80% | |
| 385 | 0.22% | |
| 451 | 2.21% | |
| 493 | 3.29% | |
| 839 | 10.65% | |
| 724 | -3.06% |
Location
Batunan is situated at approximately 8.4514, 126.1273, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 27.4 meters or 89.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batunan 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.