Buhangin, Municipality of Malita, Province of Davao Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Davao Region (Region XI) |
| Province | Davao Occidental |
| Municipality | Malita |
| Postal code | 8012 |
| Population (2020) | 4,637 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.4890, 125.5440 (6° 29' North, 125° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 54.9 meters (180.1 feet) |
Buhangin is a barangay in the municipality of Malita, in the province of Davao Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,637. This represented 3.92% of the total population of Malita.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhangin in the 2015 Census was 4,164 broken down into 1,033 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | 605 | 5.22 | |
| 3,627 | 675 | 5.37 | |
| 3,939 | 799 | 4.93 | |
| 3,837 | 795 | 4.83 | |
| 4,051 | 1,003 | 4.04 | |
| 4,164 | 1,033 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhangin is 5 to 9, with 490 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 351 | 8.37% |
| 5 to 9 | 490 | 11.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 440 | 10.49% |
| 15 to 19 | 396 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 417 | 9.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 328 | 7.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 257 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 255 | 6.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 248 | 5.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 241 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 189 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 149 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 134 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 87 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 58 | 1.38% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 0.83% |
| Total | 4,194 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhangin grew from 3,157 in 1990 to 4,637 in 2020, an increase of 1,480 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.14%, or an increase of 443 people, from the previous population of 4,194 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,157 | – | |
| 3,637 | 2.69% | |
| 3,939 | 1.73% | |
| 3,838 | -0.36% | |
| 4,051 | 1.99% | |
| 4,194 | 0.66% | |
| 4,637 | 2.14% |
Location
Buhangin is situated at approximately 6.4890, 125.5440, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 54.9 meters or 180.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhangin 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.