Bunao, City of Dumaguete, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Dumaguete |
| Postal code | 6200 |
| Population (2020) | 2,723 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3299, 123.2935 (9° 20' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.8 feet) |
Bunao is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,723. This represented 2.03% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bunao in the 2015 Census was 2,728 broken down into 618 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | 318 | 5.27 | |
| 2,267 | 431 | 5.26 | |
| 2,320 | 450 | 5.16 | |
| 2,750 | 620 | 4.44 | |
| 2,727 | 594 | 4.59 | |
| 2,728 | 618 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bunao is 20 to 24, with 302 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 48 | 1.72% |
| 1 to 4 | 187 | 6.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 209 | 7.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 213 | 7.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 265 | 9.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 302 | 10.83% |
| 25 to 29 | 255 | 9.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 225 | 8.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 168 | 6.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 5.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 130 | 4.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 160 | 5.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 136 | 4.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 122 | 4.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 83 | 2.98% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.51% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 1.11% |
| Total | 2,788 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bunao grew from 1,677 in 1990 to 2,723 in 2020, an increase of 1,046 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.50%, or a decrease of 65 people, from the previous population of 2,788 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,677 | – | |
| 2,267 | 5.81% | |
| 2,320 | 0.50% | |
| 2,750 | 2.37% | |
| 2,727 | -0.31% | |
| 2,788 | 0.42% | |
| 2,723 | -0.50% |
Location
Bunao is situated at approximately 9.3299, 123.2935, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bunao 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.