Buto, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 778 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0189, 123.1444 (10° 1' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 653.4 meters (2,143.7 feet) |
Buto is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 778. This represented 2.41% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buto in the 2015 Census was 754 broken down into 178 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 542 | 103 | 5.26 | |
| 646 | 141 | 4.58 | |
| 721 | 137 | 5.26 | |
| 771 | 141 | 5.47 | |
| 563 | 139 | 4.05 | |
| 754 | 178 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buto is 1 to 4, with 84 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.65% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 11.14% |
| 5 to 9 | 82 | 10.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 81 | 10.74% |
| 15 to 19 | 73 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 9.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 57 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 8.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 4.51% |
| 40 to 44 | 35 | 4.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 32 | 4.24% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 2.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 1.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 2.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.80% |
| Total | 754 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buto grew from 542 in 1990 to 778 in 2020, an increase of 236 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.66%, or an increase of 24 people, from the previous population of 754 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 542 | – | |
| 646 | 3.34% | |
| 721 | 2.38% | |
| 771 | 0.93% | |
| 563 | -10.81% | |
| 754 | 5.72% | |
| 778 | 0.66% |
Location
Buto is situated at approximately 10.0189, 123.1444, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 653.4 meters or 2,143.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buto 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.