Bugtosan, Municipality of Las Navas, Province of Northern Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Northern Samar |
| Municipality | Las Navas |
| Postal code | 6420 |
| Population (2020) | 421 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Samar |
| Coordinates | 12.3345, 124.9985 (12° 20' North, 124° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.9 meters (32.5 feet) |
Bugtosan is a barangay in the municipality of Las Navas, in the province of Northern Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 421. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Las Navas.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bugtosan in the 2015 Census was 473 broken down into 77 households or an average of 6.14 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 65 | 5.32 | |
| 434 | 83 | 5.23 | |
| 436 | 83 | 5.25 | |
| 321 | 63 | 5.10 | |
| 424 | 77 | 5.51 | |
| 473 | 77 | 6.14 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bugtosan is 10 to 14, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 51 | 10.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 14.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 76 | 16.07% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 12.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 42 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 27 | 5.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 35 | 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 4.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 27 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.17% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 1.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 1.48% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 9 | 1.90% |
| 70 to 74 | 4 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.63% |
| Total | 473 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bugtosan grew from 346 in 1990 to 421 in 2020, an increase of 75 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.42%, or a decrease of 52 people, from the previous population of 473 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 346 | – | |
| 434 | 4.34% | |
| 436 | 0.10% | |
| 321 | -4.14% | |
| 424 | 10.66% | |
| 473 | 2.10% | |
| 421 | -2.42% |
Location
Bugtosan is situated at approximately 12.3345, 124.9985, in the island of Samar. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.9 meters or 32.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bugtosan 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.