Buntawan, City of Oroquieta, Province of Misamis Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Occidental |
| City | Oroquieta |
| Postal code | 7207 |
| Population (2020) | 433 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.4520, 123.7454 (8° 27' North, 123° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 79.3 meters (260.2 feet) |
Buntawan is a barangay in the city of Oroquieta, in the province of Misamis Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 433. This represented 0.60% of the total population of Oroquieta.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntawan in the 2015 Census was 462 broken down into 118 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 50 | 4.86 | |
| 254 | 57 | 4.46 | |
| 339 | 79 | 4.29 | |
| 391 | 94 | 4.16 | |
| 445 | 106 | 4.20 | |
| 462 | 118 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntawan is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 44 | 9.52% |
| 5 to 9 | 47 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 12.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 6.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 38 | 8.23% |
| 30 to 34 | 28 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 31 | 6.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 22 | 4.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 3.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.43% |
| Total | 462 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntawan grew from 243 in 1990 to 433 in 2020, an increase of 190 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.36%, or a decrease of 29 people, from the previous population of 462 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 243 | – | |
| 254 | 0.83% | |
| 339 | 6.38% | |
| 391 | 1.99% | |
| 445 | 4.82% | |
| 462 | 0.72% | |
| 433 | -1.36% |
Location
Buntawan is situated at approximately 8.4520, 123.7454, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 79.3 meters or 260.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntawan 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.