Buhang Taft North, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 1,834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7187, 122.5492 (10° 43' North, 122° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.9 meters (19.4 feet) |
Buhang Taft North is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,834. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhang Taft North in the 2015 Census was 1,911 broken down into 408 households or an average of 4.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,730 | 471 | 5.80 | |
| 2,472 | 442 | 5.59 | |
| 1,698 | 342 | 4.96 | |
| 2,630 | 630 | 4.17 | |
| 2,716 | 646 | 4.20 | |
| 1,911 | 408 | 4.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhang Taft North is 20 to 24, with 228 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 49 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 132 | 6.76% |
| 5 to 9 | 169 | 8.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 173 | 8.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 171 | 8.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 228 | 11.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 186 | 9.52% |
| 30 to 34 | 173 | 8.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 141 | 7.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 5.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 4.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 125 | 6.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 18 | 0.92% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 0.87% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.97% |
| Total | 1,953 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhang Taft North fell from 2,809 in 1990 to 1,834 in 2020, a decrease of 975 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.31%, or a decrease of 119 people, from the previous population of 1,953 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,809 | – | |
| 2,472 | -2.37% | |
| 1,698 | -7.74% | |
| 2,713 | 6.68% | |
| 2,723 | 0.13% | |
| 1,953 | -6.13% | |
| 1,834 | -1.31% |
Location
Buhang Taft North is situated at approximately 10.7187, 122.5492, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.9 meters or 19.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhang Taft North 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.