Buntong, Municipality of Salvador, Province of Lanao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Lanao del Norte |
| Municipality | Salvador |
| Postal code | 9212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,364 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.8918, 123.9063 (7° 54' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 124.4 meters (408.1 feet) |
Buntong is a barangay in the municipality of Salvador, in the province of Lanao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,364. This represented 4.25% of the total population of Salvador.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntong in the 2015 Census was 1,486 broken down into 242 households or an average of 6.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 185 | 4.95 | |
| 729 | 135 | 5.40 | |
| 844 | 157 | 5.38 | |
| 1,170 | 220 | 5.32 | |
| 1,286 | 228 | 5.64 | |
| 1,486 | 242 | 6.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntong is 10 to 14, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 18 | 1.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 176 | 11.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 17.43% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 20.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 11.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 102 | 6.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 90 | 6.06% |
| 30 to 34 | 91 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 78 | 5.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 3.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 3.36% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 2.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 1.35% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 10 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 80 and over | 1 | 0.07% |
| Total | 1,486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntong grew from 916 in 1990 to 1,364 in 2020, an increase of 448 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.79%, or a decrease of 122 people, from the previous population of 1,486 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 916 | – | |
| 729 | -4.19% | |
| 844 | 3.19% | |
| 1,170 | 4.61% | |
| 1,286 | 3.50% | |
| 1,486 | 2.79% | |
| 1,364 | -1.79% |
Location
Buntong is situated at approximately 7.8918, 123.9063, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 124.4 meters or 408.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntong 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.