Butason I, Municipality of Tabango, Province of Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Leyte |
| Municipality | Tabango |
| Postal code | 6536 |
| Population (2020) | 1,665 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 11.3003, 124.4672 (11° 18' North, 124° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 77.0 meters (252.6 feet) |
Butason I is a barangay in the municipality of Tabango, in the province of Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,665. This represented 4.92% of the total population of Tabango.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Butason I in the 2015 Census was 1,627 broken down into 370 households or an average of 4.40 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | 297 | 5.25 | |
| 1,380 | 277 | 4.98 | |
| 1,738 | 348 | 4.99 | |
| 1,419 | 298 | 4.76 | |
| 1,379 | 283 | 4.87 | |
| 1,627 | 370 | 4.40 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Butason I is 5 to 9, with 231 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 9.83% |
| 5 to 9 | 231 | 14.20% |
| 10 to 14 | 197 | 12.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 9.83% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 7.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 99 | 6.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 94 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 5.59% |
| 40 to 44 | 83 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 74 | 4.55% |
| 50 to 54 | 77 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 4.06% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 40 | 2.46% |
| 70 to 74 | 26 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.68% |
| Total | 1,627 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Butason I grew from 1,560 in 1990 to 1,665 in 2020, an increase of 105 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.49%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,627 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,560 | – | |
| 1,380 | -2.27% | |
| 1,738 | 5.07% | |
| 1,419 | -2.76% | |
| 1,379 | -1.04% | |
| 1,627 | 3.20% | |
| 1,665 | 0.49% |
Location
Butason I is situated at approximately 11.3003, 124.4672, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 77.0 meters or 252.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Butason I 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.