Buko, Municipality of Kinoguitan, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Municipality | Kinoguitan |
| Postal code | 9010 |
| Population (2020) | 2,497 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 8.9952, 124.8043 (8° 60' North, 124° 48' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.6 meters (54.5 feet) |
Buko is a barangay in the municipality of Kinoguitan, in the province of Misamis Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,497. This represented 17.72% of the total population of Kinoguitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buko in the 2015 Census was 2,550 broken down into 554 households or an average of 4.60 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 278 | 5.36 | |
| 1,773 | 347 | 5.11 | |
| 1,894 | 374 | 5.06 | |
| 2,102 | 422 | 4.98 | |
| 2,304 | 448 | 5.14 | |
| 2,550 | 554 | 4.60 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buko is 15 to 19, with 308 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 46 | 1.75% |
| 1 to 4 | 259 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 286 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 279 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 308 | 11.69% |
| 20 to 24 | 270 | 10.25% |
| 25 to 29 | 201 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 172 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 154 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 109 | 4.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 133 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 64 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 47 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 1.37% |
| Total | 2,635 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buko grew from 1,491 in 1990 to 2,497 in 2020, an increase of 1,006 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.13%, or a decrease of 138 people, from the previous population of 2,635 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | – | |
| 1,773 | 3.30% | |
| 1,894 | 1.43% | |
| 2,150 | 1.76% | |
| 2,315 | 2.73% | |
| 2,635 | 2.50% | |
| 2,497 | -1.13% |
Location
Buko is situated at approximately 8.9952, 124.8043, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.6 meters or 54.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buko 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.