Buan, Municipality of Asuncion, Province of Davao del Norte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao del Norte |
| Municipality | Asuncion |
| Postal code | 8102 |
| Population (2020) | 1,328 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 7.6855, 125.8854 (7° 41' North, 125° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 61.7 meters (202.4 feet) |
Buan is a barangay in the municipality of Asuncion, in the province of Davao del Norte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,328. This represented 2.15% of the total population of Asuncion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buan in the 2015 Census was 1,230 broken down into 307 households or an average of 4.01 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | 104 | 5.30 | |
| 878 | 161 | 5.45 | |
| 824 | 152 | 5.42 | |
| 1,001 | 214 | 4.68 | |
| 1,097 | 231 | 4.75 | |
| 1,230 | 307 | 4.01 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buan is 5 to 9, with 150 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 129 | 10.49% |
| 5 to 9 | 150 | 12.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 11.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 109 | 8.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 8.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 8.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 75 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 72 | 5.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 4.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 4.31% |
| 55 to 59 | 45 | 3.66% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.76% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 1.46% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.57% |
| Total | 1,230 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buan grew from 551 in 1990 to 1,328 in 2020, an increase of 777 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.63%, or an increase of 98 people, from the previous population of 1,230 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 551 | – | |
| 878 | 9.12% | |
| 824 | -1.35% | |
| 1,001 | 2.72% | |
| 1,097 | 3.39% | |
| 1,230 | 2.20% | |
| 1,328 | 1.63% |
Location
Buan is situated at approximately 7.6855, 125.8854, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 61.7 meters or 202.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buan 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.