Buga, Municipality of Igbaras, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Igbaras |
| Postal code | 5029 |
| Population (2020) | 1,295 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7305, 122.2770 (10° 44' North, 122° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 130.8 meters (429.1 feet) |
Buga is a barangay in the municipality of Igbaras, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,295. This represented 4.02% of the total population of Igbaras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buga in the 2015 Census was 1,292 broken down into 292 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,376 | 248 | 5.55 | |
| 1,243 | 245 | 5.07 | |
| 1,297 | 270 | 4.80 | |
| 1,208 | 271 | 4.46 | |
| 1,314 | 288 | 4.56 | |
| 1,292 | 292 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buga is 15 to 19, with 133 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 15 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 27 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 91 | 7.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 127 | 9.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 8.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 10.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 119 | 9.21% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 6.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 66 | 5.11% |
| 40 to 44 | 64 | 4.95% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 6.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 55 | 4.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 3.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 25 | 1.93% |
| Total | 1,292 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buga fell from 1,376 in 1990 to 1,295 in 2020, a decrease of 81 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.05%, or an increase of 3 people, from the previous population of 1,292 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,376 | – | |
| 1,243 | -1.89% | |
| 1,297 | 0.92% | |
| 1,208 | -0.98% | |
| 1,314 | 3.11% | |
| 1,292 | -0.32% | |
| 1,295 | 0.05% |
Location
Buga is situated at approximately 10.7305, 122.2770, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 130.8 meters or 429.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buga shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Catiringan, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Balibagan, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Riro-an, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Boclod, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Amorogtong, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Alameda, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Jovellar, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 5 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 4 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 3 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 2 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 1 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Barangay 6 Poblacion, Igbaras, Iloilo
- Signe, Igbaras, Iloilo
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.