Buwang, Municipality of Lambunao, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Lambunao |
| Postal code | 5042 |
| Population (2020) | 614 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.1181, 122.4527 (11° 7' North, 122° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 131.7 meters (432.1 feet) |
Buwang is a barangay in the municipality of Lambunao, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 614. This represented 0.76% of the total population of Lambunao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buwang in the 2015 Census was 521 broken down into 118 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 69 | 5.99 | |
| 440 | 79 | 5.57 | |
| 383 | 75 | 5.11 | |
| 490 | 99 | 4.95 | |
| 492 | 93 | 5.29 | |
| 521 | 118 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buwang is 5 to 9, with 61 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 47 | 9.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 61 | 11.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 44 | 8.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 36 | 6.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 39 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 43 | 8.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 35 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 17 | 3.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.65% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 4.41% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.73% |
| Total | 521 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buwang grew from 413 in 1990 to 614 in 2020, an increase of 201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 521 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 413 | – | |
| 440 | 1.19% | |
| 383 | -2.93% | |
| 490 | 3.46% | |
| 492 | 0.15% | |
| 521 | 1.10% | |
| 614 | 3.52% |
Location
Buwang is situated at approximately 11.1181, 122.4527, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 131.7 meters or 432.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buwang 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.