Buswang New, Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Aklan |
| Municipality | Kalibo |
| Postal code | 5600 |
| Population (2020) | 11,382 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.7114, 122.3767 (11° 43' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.6 meters (38.1 feet) |
Buswang New is a barangay in the municipality of Kalibo, in the province of Aklan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,382. This represented 12.77% of the total population of Kalibo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buswang New in the 2015 Census was 10,431 broken down into 2,294 households or an average of 4.55 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,025 | 923 | 5.44 | |
| 6,396 | 1,184 | 5.40 | |
| 7,588 | 1,489 | 5.10 | |
| 8,582 | 1,821 | 4.71 | |
| 9,221 | 2,032 | 4.54 | |
| 10,431 | 2,294 | 4.55 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buswang New is 15 to 19, with 991 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 81 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 199 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 766 | 7.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 988 | 9.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 922 | 8.84% |
| 15 to 19 | 991 | 9.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 987 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 880 | 8.44% |
| 30 to 34 | 834 | 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 | 691 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 637 | 6.11% |
| 45 to 49 | 579 | 5.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 524 | 5.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 431 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 382 | 3.66% |
| 65 to 69 | 256 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 162 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 81 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 121 | 1.16% |
| Total | 10,431 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buswang New grew from 5,026 in 1990 to 11,382 in 2020, an increase of 6,356 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.85%, or an increase of 951 people, from the previous population of 10,431 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,026 | – | |
| 6,398 | 4.63% | |
| 7,592 | 3.74% | |
| 8,593 | 1.72% | |
| 9,231 | 2.64% | |
| 10,431 | 2.35% | |
| 11,382 | 1.85% |
Location
Buswang New is situated at approximately 11.7114, 122.3767, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.6 meters or 38.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buswang New 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.