Buenaflor, City of Tacurong, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| City | Tacurong |
| Postal code | 9800 |
| Population (2020) | 6,972 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.7001, 124.6588 (6° 42' North, 124° 40' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 45.2 meters (148.3 feet) |
Buenaflor is a barangay in the city of Tacurong, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,972. This represented 6.38% of the total population of Tacurong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buenaflor in the 2015 Census was 5,986 broken down into 1,294 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,850 | 497 | 5.73 | |
| 2,975 | 577 | 5.16 | |
| 4,028 | 806 | 5.00 | |
| 4,586 | 997 | 4.60 | |
| 5,681 | 1,284 | 4.42 | |
| 5,986 | 1,294 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buenaflor is 15 to 19, with 658 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 107 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 392 | 6.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 553 | 9.21% |
| 10 to 14 | 554 | 9.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 658 | 10.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 583 | 9.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 549 | 9.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 454 | 7.56% |
| 35 to 39 | 428 | 7.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 407 | 6.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 333 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 279 | 4.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 239 | 3.98% |
| 60 to 64 | 182 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 136 | 2.26% |
| 70 to 74 | 74 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 44 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.57% |
| Total | 6,006 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buenaflor grew from 2,855 in 1990 to 6,972 in 2020, an increase of 4,117 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.19%, or an increase of 966 people, from the previous population of 6,006 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,855 | – | |
| 2,975 | 0.77% | |
| 4,028 | 6.71% | |
| 4,586 | 1.81% | |
| 5,681 | 8.11% | |
| 6,006 | 1.06% | |
| 6,972 | 3.19% |
Location
Buenaflor is situated at approximately 6.7001, 124.6588, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 45.2 meters or 148.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buenaflor 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.