Buton, Municipality of San Pablo, Province of Zamboanga del Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga del Sur |
| Municipality | San Pablo |
| Postal code | 7031 |
| Population (2020) | 266 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6309, 123.4547 (7° 38' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 19.7 meters (64.6 feet) |
Buton is a barangay in the municipality of San Pablo, in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 266. This represented 1.00% of the total population of San Pablo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buton in the 2015 Census was 223 broken down into 52 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 19 | 5.79 | |
| 254 | 46 | 5.52 | |
| 256 | 50 | 5.12 | |
| 271 | 47 | 5.77 | |
| 310 | 54 | 5.74 | |
| 223 | 52 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buton is 5 to 9, with 34 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 34 | 15.25% |
| 10 to 14 | 29 | 13.00% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 9.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 15 | 6.73% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 9 | 4.04% |
| 40 to 44 | 11 | 4.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 13 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 4.04% |
| 60 to 64 | 7 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 1.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.45% |
| Total | 223 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buton grew from 110 in 1990 to 266 in 2020, an increase of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.78%, or an increase of 43 people, from the previous population of 223 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | – | |
| 254 | 16.97% | |
| 256 | 0.17% | |
| 271 | 0.79% | |
| 310 | 5.02% | |
| 223 | -6.08% | |
| 266 | 3.78% |
Location
Buton is situated at approximately 7.6309, 123.4547, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 19.7 meters or 64.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buton 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.