Buayahon, Municipality of Santa Barbara, Province of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Iloilo |
| Municipality | Santa Barbara |
| Postal code | 5002 |
| Population (2020) | 691 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.8623, 122.5408 (10° 52' North, 122° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 58.3 meters (191.3 feet) |
Buayahon is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Barbara, in the province of Iloilo. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 691. This represented 1.02% of the total population of Santa Barbara.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buayahon in the 2015 Census was 658 broken down into 163 households or an average of 4.04 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 107 | 5.74 | |
| 558 | 117 | 4.77 | |
| 690 | 133 | 5.19 | |
| 685 | 159 | 4.31 | |
| 693 | 175 | 3.96 | |
| 658 | 163 | 4.04 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buayahon is 10 to 14, with 60 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 49 | 7.45% |
| 5 to 9 | 55 | 8.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 60 | 9.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 47 | 7.14% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 53 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 49 | 7.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 36 | 5.47% |
| 40 to 44 | 41 | 6.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 6.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 5.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 40 | 6.08% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 5.17% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 2.74% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.13% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.58% |
| Total | 658 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buayahon grew from 614 in 1990 to 691 in 2020, an increase of 77 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.04%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 658 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 614 | – | |
| 558 | -1.78% | |
| 690 | 4.66% | |
| 685 | -0.10% | |
| 693 | 0.42% | |
| 658 | -0.98% | |
| 691 | 1.04% |
Location
Buayahon is situated at approximately 10.8623, 122.5408, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 58.3 meters or 191.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buayahon 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.