Butong, Municipality of Manjuyod, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Manjuyod |
| Postal code | 8208 |
| Population (2020) | 2,076 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6734, 123.1271 (9° 40' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.3 meters (92.8 feet) |
Butong is a barangay in the municipality of Manjuyod, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,076. This represented 4.63% of the total population of Manjuyod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butong in the 2015 Census was 1,987 broken down into 452 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,361 | 278 | 4.90 | |
| 1,580 | 319 | 4.95 | |
| 1,833 | 382 | 4.80 | |
| 1,843 | 402 | 4.58 | |
| 1,882 | 409 | 4.60 | |
| 1,987 | 452 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butong is 10 to 14, with 200 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 22 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 2.67% |
| 1 to 4 | 166 | 8.35% |
| 5 to 9 | 166 | 8.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 200 | 10.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 192 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 186 | 9.36% |
| 25 to 29 | 159 | 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 124 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 110 | 5.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 123 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 96 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 90 | 4.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 3.62% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.16% |
| Total | 1,987 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butong grew from 1,361 in 1990 to 2,076 in 2020, an increase of 715 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.93%, or an increase of 89 people, from the previous population of 1,987 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,361 | – | |
| 1,580 | 2.83% | |
| 1,833 | 3.24% | |
| 1,843 | 0.08% | |
| 1,882 | 0.77% | |
| 1,987 | 1.04% | |
| 2,076 | 0.93% |
Location
Butong is situated at approximately 9.6734, 123.1271, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.3 meters or 92.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butong 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.