Buluang, Municipality of Compostela, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Compostela |
| Postal code | 6003 |
| Population (2020) | 1,609 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Cebu |
| Coordinates | 10.4806, 123.9989 (10° 29' North, 123° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.7 meters (127.0 feet) |
Buluang is a barangay in the municipality of Compostela, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,609. This represented 2.88% of the total population of Compostela.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buluang in the 2015 Census was 1,365 broken down into 295 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 539 | 104 | 5.18 | |
| 723 | 137 | 5.28 | |
| 863 | 174 | 4.96 | |
| 1,010 | 220 | 4.59 | |
| 1,259 | 268 | 4.70 | |
| 1,365 | 295 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buluang is 5 to 9, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 4 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 2.20% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 8.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 168 | 12.31% |
| 10 to 14 | 149 | 10.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 143 | 10.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 135 | 9.89% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 8.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 80 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 6.08% |
| 45 to 49 | 50 | 3.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 4.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.25% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 2.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,365 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buluang grew from 539 in 1990 to 1,609 in 2020, an increase of 1,070 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 244 people, from the previous population of 1,365 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 539 | – | |
| 723 | 5.66% | |
| 863 | 3.87% | |
| 1,010 | 2.19% | |
| 1,259 | 8.35% | |
| 1,365 | 1.55% | |
| 1,609 | 3.52% |
Location
Buluang is situated at approximately 10.4806, 123.9989, in the island of Cebu. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.7 meters or 127.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buluang 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.