Buntalan, Municipality of Maasin, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Maasin |
| Postal code | 5030 |
| Population (2020) | 907 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8894, 122.4148 (10° 53' North, 122° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 127.0 meters (416.7 feet) |
Buntalan is a barangay in the municipality of Maasin, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 907. This represented 2.36% of the total population of Maasin.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntalan in the 2015 Census was 814 broken down into 158 households or an average of 5.15 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 748 | 122 | 6.13 | |
| 657 | 108 | 6.08 | |
| 701 | 122 | 5.75 | |
| 709 | 131 | 5.41 | |
| 735 | 142 | 5.18 | |
| 814 | 158 | 5.15 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntalan is 5 to 9, with 91 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 0.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 69 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 91 | 11.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 58 | 7.13% |
| 15 to 19 | 75 | 9.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 74 | 9.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 66 | 8.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 77 | 9.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 60 | 7.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 30 | 3.69% |
| 50 to 54 | 24 | 2.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 4.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 37 | 4.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 1.60% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.60% |
| Total | 814 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntalan grew from 764 in 1990 to 907 in 2020, an increase of 143 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 93 people, from the previous population of 814 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 764 | – | |
| 657 | -2.79% | |
| 701 | 1.40% | |
| 709 | 0.16% | |
| 735 | 1.32% | |
| 814 | 1.96% | |
| 907 | 2.30% |
Location
Buntalan is situated at approximately 10.8894, 122.4148, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 127.0 meters or 416.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntalan 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.