Butigan, City of Baybay, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| City | Baybay |
| Postal code | 6521 |
| Population (2020) | 500 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.6656, 124.8505 (10° 40' North, 124° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 17.6 meters (57.7 feet) |
Butigan is a barangay in the city of Baybay, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 500. This represented 0.45% of the total population of Baybay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butigan in the 2015 Census was 525 broken down into 122 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 339 | 64 | 5.30 | |
| 382 | 74 | 5.16 | |
| 432 | 72 | 6.00 | |
| 437 | 87 | 5.02 | |
| 520 | 103 | 5.05 | |
| 525 | 122 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butigan is 10 to 14, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 6 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 43 | 8.19% |
| 5 to 9 | 56 | 10.67% |
| 10 to 14 | 59 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 58 | 11.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 44 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 35 | 6.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 7.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 32 | 6.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.76% |
| 45 to 49 | 28 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 4.38% |
| 55 to 59 | 16 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.33% |
| 75 to 79 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.33% |
| Total | 525 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butigan grew from 339 in 1990 to 500 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.02%, or a decrease of 25 people, from the previous population of 525 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 339 | – | |
| 382 | 2.26% | |
| 432 | 2.67% | |
| 437 | 0.16% | |
| 520 | 6.53% | |
| 525 | 0.18% | |
| 500 | -1.02% |
Location
Butigan is situated at approximately 10.6656, 124.8505, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 17.6 meters or 57.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butigan 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.