Buagsong, Municipality of Cordova, Province of Cebu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Cebu |
| Municipality | Cordova |
| Postal code | 6017 |
| Population (2020) | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 10.2507, 123.9403 (10° 15' North, 123° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.4 meters (17.7 feet) |
Buagsong is a barangay in the municipality of Cordova, in the province of Cebu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,733. This represented 8.12% of the total population of Cordova.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buagsong in the 2015 Census was 3,930 broken down into 870 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | 266 | 5.61 | |
| 1,759 | 345 | 5.10 | |
| 2,192 | 408 | 5.37 | |
| 2,804 | 575 | 4.88 | |
| 3,350 | 688 | 4.87 | |
| 3,930 | 870 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buagsong is 5 to 9, with 441 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 2.01% |
| 1 to 4 | 354 | 8.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 441 | 11.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 387 | 9.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 397 | 10.09% |
| 20 to 24 | 384 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 370 | 9.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 300 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 317 | 8.05% |
| 40 to 44 | 225 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 205 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 145 | 3.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 120 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 91 | 2.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.46% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.20% |
| Total | 3,936 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buagsong grew from 1,491 in 1990 to 5,733 in 2020, an increase of 4,242 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 8.24%, or an increase of 1,797 people, from the previous population of 3,936 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,491 | – | |
| 1,759 | 3.15% | |
| 2,192 | 4.83% | |
| 2,804 | 3.45% | |
| 3,350 | 6.69% | |
| 3,936 | 3.12% | |
| 5,733 | 8.24% |
Location
Buagsong is situated at approximately 10.2507, 123.9403, in the island of Cordova. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.4 meters or 17.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buagsong 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.