Buntay, Municipality of Oras, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Oras |
| Postal code | 6818 |
| Population (2020) | 730 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.2156, 125.3554 (12° 13' North, 125° 21' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.9 meters (16.1 feet) |
Buntay is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 730. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buntay in the 2015 Census was 709 broken down into 173 households or an average of 4.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 796 | 152 | 5.24 | |
| 725 | 136 | 5.33 | |
| 772 | 149 | 5.18 | |
| 654 | 138 | 4.74 | |
| 797 | 164 | 4.86 | |
| 709 | 173 | 4.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buntay is 10 to 14, with 98 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 82 | 11.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 89 | 12.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 98 | 13.82% |
| 15 to 19 | 54 | 7.62% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 6.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 46 | 6.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 7.76% |
| 35 to 39 | 31 | 4.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 4.94% |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 3.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 1.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 3.24% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.69% |
| Total | 709 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buntay fell from 796 in 1990 to 730 in 2020, a decrease of 66 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.62%, or an increase of 21 people, from the previous population of 709 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 796 | – | |
| 725 | -1.74% | |
| 772 | 1.36% | |
| 654 | -2.26% | |
| 797 | 7.46% | |
| 709 | -2.20% | |
| 730 | 0.62% |
Location
Buntay is situated at approximately 12.2156, 125.3554, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.9 meters or 16.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buntay 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.