Busao, Municipality of Maribojoc, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Maribojoc |
| Postal code | 6336 |
| Population (2020) | 611 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.7469, 123.9012 (9° 45' North, 123° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.1 meters (49.5 feet) |
Busao is a barangay in the municipality of Maribojoc, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 611. This represented 2.75% of the total population of Maribojoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Busao in the 2015 Census was 537 broken down into 130 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 96 | 5.01 | |
| 490 | 105 | 4.67 | |
| 537 | 114 | 4.71 | |
| 537 | 120 | 4.48 | |
| 587 | 128 | 4.59 | |
| 537 | 130 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Busao is 15 to 19, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 7 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 8.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 46 | 8.57% |
| 15 to 19 | 50 | 9.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 6.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 8.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 4.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 49 | 9.12% |
| 45 to 49 | 37 | 6.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 5.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 3.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 3.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 18 | 3.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 2.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.98% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 1.68% |
| Total | 537 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Busao grew from 481 in 1990 to 611 in 2020, an increase of 130 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 2.75%, or an increase of 74 people, from the previous population of 537 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 481 | – | |
| 490 | 0.35% | |
| 537 | 1.98% | |
| 537 | 0.00% | |
| 587 | 3.29% | |
| 537 | -1.68% | |
| 611 | 2.75% |
Location
Busao is situated at approximately 9.7469, 123.9012, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.1 meters or 49.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Busao 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.