Buhay, Municipality of Makilala, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | Makilala |
| Postal code | 9401 |
| Population (2020) | 1,710 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.9865, 125.1641 (6° 59' North, 125° 10' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 814.3 meters (2,671.6 feet) |
Buhay is a barangay in the municipality of Makilala, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,710. This represented 1.94% of the total population of Makilala.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhay in the 2015 Census was 1,675 broken down into 335 households or an average of 5.00 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 | 159 | 5.89 | |
| 964 | 185 | 5.21 | |
| 931 | 168 | 5.54 | |
| 1,199 | 309 | 3.88 | |
| 1,601 | 327 | 4.90 | |
| 1,675 | 335 | 5.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhay is 5 to 9, with 253 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 2.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 206 | 12.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 253 | 15.07% |
| 10 to 14 | 211 | 12.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 150 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 144 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 123 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 120 | 7.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 6.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 2.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 47 | 2.80% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.01% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 0.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.30% |
| Total | 1,679 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhay grew from 936 in 1990 to 1,710 in 2020, an increase of 774 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 31 people, from the previous population of 1,679 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 936 | – | |
| 964 | 0.55% | |
| 931 | -0.74% | |
| 1,199 | 3.55% | |
| 1,601 | 11.10% | |
| 1,679 | 0.91% | |
| 1,710 | 0.39% |
Location
Buhay is situated at approximately 6.9865, 125.1641, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 814.3 meters or 2,671.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhay 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.