Buhang, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 3,804 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7499, 122.5697 (10° 45' North, 122° 34' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Buhang is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,804. This represented 0.83% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buhang in the 2015 Census was 3,225 broken down into 787 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,149 | 391 | 5.50 | |
| 2,926 | 590 | 4.96 | |
| 3,194 | 621 | 5.14 | |
| 3,262 | 648 | 5.03 | |
| 2,744 | 611 | 4.49 | |
| 3,225 | 787 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buhang is 25 to 29, with 323 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 43 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 1.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 171 | 5.30% |
| 5 to 9 | 241 | 7.47% |
| 10 to 14 | 212 | 6.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 292 | 9.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 283 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 323 | 10.02% |
| 30 to 34 | 271 | 8.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 207 | 6.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 168 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 203 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 201 | 6.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 168 | 5.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 182 | 5.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 95 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 58 | 1.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 43 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 60 | 1.86% |
| Total | 3,225 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buhang grew from 2,149 in 1990 to 3,804 in 2020, an increase of 1,655 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.54%, or an increase of 579 people, from the previous population of 3,225 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,149 | – | |
| 2,926 | 5.95% | |
| 2,623 | -2.32% | |
| 3,269 | 3.08% | |
| 2,744 | -6.17% | |
| 3,225 | 3.12% | |
| 3,804 | 3.54% |
Location
Buhang is situated at approximately 10.7499, 122.5697, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buhang 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.