Buluangan, Municipality of Jordan, Province of Guimaras
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Guimaras |
| Municipality | Jordan |
| Postal code | 5045 |
| Population (2020) | 827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Guimaras |
| Coordinates | 10.5558, 122.5479 (10° 33' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Buluangan is a barangay in the municipality of Jordan, in the province of Guimaras. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 827. This represented 2.09% of the total population of Jordan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buluangan in the 2015 Census was 812 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 699 | 130 | 5.38 | |
| 723 | 140 | 5.16 | |
| 806 | 149 | 5.41 | |
| 832 | 174 | 4.78 | |
| 841 | 191 | 4.40 | |
| 812 | 199 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buluangan is 10 to 14, with 80 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 58 | 7.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 76 | 9.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 80 | 9.85% |
| 15 to 19 | 79 | 9.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 9.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 61 | 7.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 46 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.30% |
| 45 to 49 | 40 | 4.93% |
| 50 to 54 | 41 | 5.05% |
| 55 to 59 | 38 | 4.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.71% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 1.72% |
| Total | 812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buluangan grew from 699 in 1990 to 827 in 2020, an increase of 128 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.39%, or an increase of 15 people, from the previous population of 812 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 699 | – | |
| 723 | 0.63% | |
| 806 | 2.36% | |
| 832 | 0.44% | |
| 841 | 0.39% | |
| 812 | -0.67% | |
| 827 | 0.39% |
Location
Buluangan is situated at approximately 10.5558, 122.5479, in the island of Guimaras. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buluangan 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.