Buyayawon, Municipality of Mercedes, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Mercedes |
| Postal code | 6808 |
| Population (2020) | 377 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1045, 125.7024 (11° 6' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.0 meters (91.9 feet) |
Buyayawon is a barangay in the municipality of Mercedes, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 377. This represented 6.17% of the total population of Mercedes.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buyayawon in the 2015 Census was 389 broken down into 96 households or an average of 4.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 334 | 58 | 5.76 | |
| 345 | 59 | 5.85 | |
| 332 | 74 | 4.49 | |
| 365 | 74 | 4.93 | |
| 345 | 77 | 4.48 | |
| 389 | 96 | 4.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buyayawon is 5 to 9, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 65 to 69, and 70 to 74, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10 | 2.57% |
| 1 to 4 | 26 | 6.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 41 | 10.54% |
| 15 to 19 | 42 | 10.80% |
| 20 to 24 | 34 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 6.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 27 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 18 | 4.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 26 | 6.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 4.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.57% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 1.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 2.31% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 2.31% |
| Total | 389 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buyayawon grew from 334 in 1990 to 377 in 2020, an increase of 43 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.66%, or a decrease of 12 people, from the previous population of 389 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 334 | – | |
| 345 | 0.61% | |
| 332 | -0.82% | |
| 365 | 1.32% | |
| 345 | -2.03% | |
| 389 | 2.31% | |
| 377 | -0.66% |
Location
Buyayawon is situated at approximately 11.1045, 125.7024, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.0 meters or 91.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buyayawon 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.