Butong, Municipality of Diplahan, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) |
| Province | Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Municipality | Diplahan |
| Postal code | 7039 |
| Population (2020) | 895 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.7060, 122.9960 (7° 42' North, 122° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 169.7 meters (556.8 feet) |
Butong is a barangay in the municipality of Diplahan, in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 895. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Diplahan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butong in the 2015 Census was 867 broken down into 213 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 91 | 5.41 | |
| 500 | 93 | 5.38 | |
| 427 | 94 | 4.54 | |
| 707 | 143 | 4.94 | |
| 854 | 191 | 4.47 | |
| 867 | 213 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butong is 10 to 14, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1 individual.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 105 | 12.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 13.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 119 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 8.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 6.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 56 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 54 | 6.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 26 | 3.00% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 2.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 36 | 4.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 0.92% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.12% |
| Total | 867 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butong grew from 492 in 1990 to 895 in 2020, an increase of 403 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 867 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 492 | – | |
| 500 | 0.30% | |
| 427 | -3.33% | |
| 707 | 7.20% | |
| 854 | 7.12% | |
| 867 | 0.29% | |
| 895 | 0.67% |
Location
Butong is situated at approximately 7.7060, 122.9960, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 169.7 meters or 556.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butong 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.