Bura, Municipality of Catarman, Province of Camiguin
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Camiguin |
| Municipality | Catarman |
| Postal code | 9104 |
| Population (2020) | 859 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Camiguin |
| Coordinates | 9.1771, 124.6512 (9° 11' North, 124° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 193.9 meters (636.1 feet) |
Bura is a barangay in the municipality of Catarman, in the province of Camiguin. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 859. This represented 4.89% of the total population of Catarman.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bura in the 2015 Census was 872 broken down into 210 households or an average of 4.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 670 | 133 | 5.04 | |
| 709 | 148 | 4.79 | |
| 700 | 155 | 4.52 | |
| 799 | 188 | 4.25 | |
| 795 | 190 | 4.18 | |
| 872 | 210 | 4.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bura is 5 to 9, with 109 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 83 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 66 | 7.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 55 | 6.31% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 6.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 3.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 54 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 51 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 24 | 2.75% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 2.64% |
| 70 to 74 | 22 | 2.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.18% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.49% |
| Total | 872 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bura grew from 670 in 1990 to 859 in 2020, an increase of 189 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.32%, or a decrease of 13 people, from the previous population of 872 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 670 | – | |
| 709 | 1.07% | |
| 700 | -0.27% | |
| 799 | 1.84% | |
| 795 | -0.18% | |
| 872 | 1.78% | |
| 859 | -0.32% |
Location
Bura is situated at approximately 9.1771, 124.6512, in the island of Camiguin. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 193.9 meters or 636.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bura 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.