Butig, 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) | 351 |
| Coordinates | 11.1013, 125.6752 (11° 6' North, 125° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.7 meters (31.8 feet) |
Butig is a barangay in the municipality of Salcedo, in the province of Eastern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 351. This represented 1.59% of the total population of Salcedo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butig in the 2015 Census was 394 broken down into 103 households or an average of 3.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 332 | 74 | 4.49 | |
| 311 | 73 | 4.26 | |
| 327 | 75 | 4.36 | |
| 368 | 86 | 4.28 | |
| 325 | 80 | 4.06 | |
| 394 | 103 | 3.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butig is 15 to 19, with 43 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, and 80 and over, with 6 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 31 | 7.87% |
| 5 to 9 | 33 | 8.38% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 10.91% |
| 20 to 24 | 41 | 10.41% |
| 25 to 29 | 24 | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 17 | 4.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 14 | 3.55% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 6.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 21 | 5.33% |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 4.31% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 4.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 3.30% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 3.05% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 1.52% |
| Total | 394 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butig grew from 332 in 1990 to 351 in 2020, an increase of 19 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.40%, or a decrease of 43 people, from the previous population of 394 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | – | |
| 311 | -1.22% | |
| 327 | 1.08% | |
| 368 | 1.64% | |
| 325 | -4.42% | |
| 394 | 3.73% | |
| 351 | -2.40% |
Location
Butig is situated at approximately 11.1013, 125.6752, in the island of Butig. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.7 meters or 31.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butig does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.