Butnga, 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) | 338 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.1413, 125.4410 (12° 8' North, 125° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.5 meters (44.3 feet) |
Butnga, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Oras, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 338. This represented 0.90% of the total population of Oras.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butnga in the 2015 Census was 359 broken down into 80 households or an average of 4.49 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 71 | 5.38 | |
| 407 | 71 | 5.73 | |
| 345 | 69 | 5.00 | |
| 327 | 98 | 3.34 | |
| 313 | 72 | 4.35 | |
| 359 | 80 | 4.49 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Butnga are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 15 to 19, with 44 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 7 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 19 | 5.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 44 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 35 | 9.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 11.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 24 | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 19 | 5.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 19 | 5.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 25 | 6.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 27 | 7.26% |
| 50 to 54 | 16 | 4.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 4.30% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 3.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.88% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 3.23% |
| Total | 372 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butnga fell from 389 in 1990 to 338 in 2020, a decrease of 51 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.00%, or a decrease of 34 people, from the previous population of 372 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 389 | – | |
| 421 | 1.49% | |
| 358 | -3.42% | |
| 327 | -1.24% | |
| 320 | -0.78% | |
| 372 | 2.91% | |
| 338 | -2.00% |
Location
Butnga is situated at approximately 12.1413, 125.4410, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.5 meters or 44.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butnga 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.