Busay, Municipality of Barugo, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Barugo |
| Postal code | 6519 |
| Population (2020) | 952 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3268, 124.7673 (11° 20' North, 124° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.3 feet) |
Busay is a barangay in the municipality of Barugo, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 952. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Barugo.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Busay in the 2015 Census was 985 broken down into 195 households or an average of 5.05 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 756 | 132 | 5.73 | |
| 697 | 122 | 5.71 | |
| 663 | 130 | 5.10 | |
| 831 | 161 | 5.16 | |
| 794 | 154 | 5.16 | |
| 985 | 195 | 5.05 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Busay is 5 to 9, with 123 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.23% |
| 1 to 4 | 114 | 11.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 123 | 12.49% |
| 10 to 14 | 121 | 12.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 11.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 7.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 74 | 7.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 5.79% |
| 35 to 39 | 58 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 4.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 39 | 3.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 39 | 3.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.55% |
| 60 to 64 | 27 | 2.74% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.81% |
| Total | 985 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Busay grew from 756 in 1990 to 952 in 2020, an increase of 196 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.71%, or a decrease of 33 people, from the previous population of 985 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 756 | – | |
| 697 | -1.51% | |
| 663 | -1.07% | |
| 831 | 3.16% | |
| 794 | -1.64% | |
| 985 | 4.19% | |
| 952 | -0.71% |
Location
Busay is situated at approximately 11.3268, 124.7673, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Busay 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.