Buaya, Municipality of Carles, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Carles |
| Postal code | 5019 |
| Population (2020) | 1,376 |
| Coordinates | 11.4551, 123.2723 (11° 27' North, 123° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Buaya is a barangay in the municipality of Carles, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,376. This represented 1.89% of the total population of Carles.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buaya in the 2015 Census was 1,281 broken down into 318 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | 244 | 5.52 | |
| 1,494 | 293 | 5.10 | |
| 1,455 | 293 | 4.97 | |
| 1,524 | 335 | 4.55 | |
| 1,543 | 313 | 4.93 | |
| 1,281 | 318 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buaya is 5 to 9, with 180 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 28 | 2.19% |
| 1 to 4 | 117 | 9.13% |
| 5 to 9 | 180 | 14.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 13.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 5.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 6.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 89 | 6.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 73 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 67 | 5.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 3.43% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,281 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buaya grew from 1,346 in 1990 to 1,376 in 2020, an increase of 30 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.52%, or an increase of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,281 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | – | |
| 1,494 | 1.97% | |
| 1,455 | -0.57% | |
| 1,524 | 0.64% | |
| 1,543 | 0.45% | |
| 1,281 | -3.48% | |
| 1,376 | 1.52% |
Location
Buaya is situated at approximately 11.4551, 123.2723, in the island of Sicogon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buaya 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.