Buaya, City of Lapu-Lapu
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| City | Lapu-Lapu |
| Postal code | 6015 |
| Population (2020) | 19,078 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mactan |
| Coordinates | 10.3178, 123.9964 (10° 19' North, 123° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Buaya is a barangay in the city of Lapu-Lapu. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 19,078. This represented 3.83% of the total population of Lapu-Lapu.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buaya in the 2015 Census was 16,072 broken down into 4,098 households or an average of 3.92 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,409 | 597 | 5.71 | |
| 3,191 | 629 | 5.07 | |
| 5,389 | 1,064 | 5.06 | |
| 10,710 | 2,364 | 4.53 | |
| 12,123 | 2,683 | 4.52 | |
| 16,072 | 4,098 | 3.92 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buaya is 20 to 24, with 1,876 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 482 | 3.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,571 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,609 | 10.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,425 | 8.87% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,580 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,876 | 11.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,794 | 11.16% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,467 | 9.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,234 | 7.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 963 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 676 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 438 | 2.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 343 | 2.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 302 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 142 | 0.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 71 | 0.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 63 | 0.39% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.22% |
| Total | 16,072 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buaya grew from 3,409 in 1990 to 19,078 in 2020, an increase of 15,669 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.67%, or an increase of 3,006 people, from the previous population of 16,072 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,409 | – | |
| 3,191 | -1.23% | |
| 5,389 | 11.89% | |
| 10,710 | 9.94% | |
| 12,123 | 4.61% | |
| 16,072 | 5.51% | |
| 19,078 | 3.67% |
Location
Buaya is situated at approximately 10.3178, 123.9964, in the island of Mactan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buaya 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.