Buabua, Municipality of Salcedo, Province of Eastern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Eastern Samar |
| Municipality | Salcedo |
| Postal code | 6807 |
| Population (2020) | 728 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 11.1099, 125.6921 (11° 7' North, 125° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.5 meters (57.4 feet) |
Buabua is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 728. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buabua in the 2015 Census was 808 broken down into 199 households or an average of 4.06 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 462 | 91 | 5.08 | |
| 489 | 100 | 4.89 | |
| 526 | 106 | 4.96 | |
| 667 | 138 | 4.83 | |
| 723 | 148 | 4.89 | |
| 808 | 199 | 4.06 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buabua is 5 to 9, with 96 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 66 | 8.17% |
| 5 to 9 | 96 | 11.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 88 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 81 | 10.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 66 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 67 | 8.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.20% |
| 40 to 44 | 50 | 6.19% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 30 | 3.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 2.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 2.35% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.98% |
| Total | 808 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buabua grew from 462 in 1990 to 728 in 2020, an increase of 266 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.17%, or a decrease of 80 people, from the previous population of 808 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 462 | – | |
| 489 | 1.07% | |
| 526 | 1.58% | |
| 667 | 3.33% | |
| 723 | 2.98% | |
| 808 | 2.14% | |
| 728 | -2.17% |
Location
Buabua is situated at approximately 11.1099, 125.6921, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.5 meters or 57.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buabua 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.