Buntis, Municipality of Bacong, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Bacong |
| Postal code | 6216 |
| Population (2020) | 3,987 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2372, 123.2849 (9° 14' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.4 meters (126.0 feet) |
Buntis is a barangay in the municipality of Bacong, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,987. This represented 9.68% of the total population of Bacong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntis in the 2015 Census was 3,096 broken down into 717 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | 223 | 4.70 | |
| 1,250 | 279 | 4.48 | |
| 1,689 | 369 | 4.58 | |
| 2,383 | 534 | 4.46 | |
| 2,593 | 596 | 4.35 | |
| 3,096 | 717 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntis is 5 to 9, with 333 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 219 | 7.07% |
| 5 to 9 | 333 | 10.76% |
| 10 to 14 | 284 | 9.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 301 | 9.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 296 | 9.56% |
| 25 to 29 | 258 | 8.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 220 | 7.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 221 | 7.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 191 | 6.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 155 | 5.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 123 | 3.97% |
| 60 to 64 | 99 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 2.36% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.36% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.03% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.87% |
| Total | 3,096 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntis grew from 1,049 in 1990 to 3,987 in 2020, an increase of 2,938 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.47%, or an increase of 891 people, from the previous population of 3,096 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,049 | – | |
| 1,250 | 3.34% | |
| 1,689 | 6.67% | |
| 2,396 | 4.94% | |
| 2,593 | 2.92% | |
| 3,096 | 3.43% | |
| 3,987 | 5.47% |
Location
Buntis is situated at approximately 9.2372, 123.2849, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.4 meters or 126.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntis 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.