Buayan, Municipality of M'lang, Province of Cotabato
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Cotabato |
| Municipality | M'lang |
| Postal code | 9402 |
| Population (2020) | 4,798 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.8976, 124.8968 (6° 54' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 24.6 meters (80.7 feet) |
Buayan is a barangay in the municipality of M'lang, in the province of Cotabato. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,798. This represented 4.89% of the total population of M'lang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buayan in the 2015 Census was 4,873 broken down into 1,278 households or an average of 3.81 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,706 | 685 | 5.41 | |
| 3,979 | 833 | 4.78 | |
| 4,765 | 955 | 4.99 | |
| 4,653 | 961 | 4.84 | |
| 4,501 | 1,116 | 4.03 | |
| 4,873 | 1,278 | 3.81 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buayan is 5 to 9, with 528 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 44 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 86 | 1.76% |
| 1 to 4 | 397 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 528 | 10.84% |
| 10 to 14 | 471 | 9.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 426 | 8.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 415 | 8.52% |
| 25 to 29 | 418 | 8.58% |
| 30 to 34 | 345 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 313 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 304 | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 | 307 | 6.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 258 | 5.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 188 | 3.86% |
| 60 to 64 | 137 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 2.32% |
| 70 to 74 | 74 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 49 | 1.01% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.90% |
| Total | 4,873 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buayan grew from 3,706 in 1990 to 4,798 in 2020, an increase of 1,092 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.33%, or a decrease of 75 people, from the previous population of 4,873 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,706 | – | |
| 3,979 | 1.34% | |
| 4,765 | 3.94% | |
| 4,653 | -0.33% | |
| 4,501 | -1.20% | |
| 4,873 | 1.52% | |
| 4,798 | -0.33% |
Location
Buayan is situated at approximately 6.8976, 124.8968, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 24.6 meters or 80.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buayan 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.