Buntatala, Municipality of Leganes, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Leganes |
| Postal code | 5003 |
| Population (2020) | 2,061 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7763, 122.5848 (10° 47' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.2 meters (23.6 feet) |
Buntatala is a barangay in the municipality of Leganes, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,061. This represented 5.94% of the total population of Leganes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntatala in the 2015 Census was 1,640 broken down into 355 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 864 | 161 | 5.37 | |
| 860 | 180 | 4.78 | |
| 1,082 | 228 | 4.75 | |
| 1,346 | 288 | 4.67 | |
| 1,454 | 311 | 4.68 | |
| 1,640 | 355 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntatala is 5 to 9, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 6.95% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 140 | 8.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 140 | 8.54% |
| 20 to 24 | 149 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 162 | 9.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 7.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 100 | 6.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 97 | 5.91% |
| 50 to 54 | 86 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 78 | 4.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 59 | 3.60% |
| 65 to 69 | 29 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,640 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntatala grew from 864 in 1990 to 2,061 in 2020, an increase of 1,197 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 4.93%, or an increase of 421 people, from the previous population of 1,640 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 864 | – | |
| 860 | -0.09% | |
| 1,082 | 5.05% | |
| 1,346 | 3.06% | |
| 1,454 | 2.85% | |
| 1,640 | 2.32% | |
| 2,061 | 4.93% |
Location
Buntatala is situated at approximately 10.7763, 122.5848, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.2 meters or 23.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntatala 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.