Buluan, City of Catbalogan, Province of Samar
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Samar |
| City | Catbalogan |
| Postal code | 6700 |
| Population (2020) | 791 |
| Coordinates | 11.8174, 124.7386 (11° 49' North, 124° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.1 meters (26.6 feet) |
Buluan is a barangay in the city of Catbalogan, in the province of Samar. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 791. This represented 0.74% of the total population of Catbalogan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Buluan in the 2015 Census was 763 broken down into 149 households or an average of 5.12 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 | 114 | 5.57 | |
| 701 | 123 | 5.70 | |
| 656 | 117 | 5.61 | |
| 669 | 123 | 5.44 | |
| 641 | 117 | 5.48 | |
| 763 | 149 | 5.12 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Buluan is 10 to 14, with 99 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 65 to 69, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 2.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 84 | 11.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 79 | 10.35% |
| 10 to 14 | 99 | 12.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 82 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 76 | 9.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 60 | 7.86% |
| 30 to 34 | 47 | 6.16% |
| 35 to 39 | 33 | 4.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 33 | 4.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 36 | 4.72% |
| 50 to 54 | 32 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 16 | 2.10% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.44% |
| Total | 763 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Buluan grew from 635 in 1990 to 791 in 2020, an increase of 156 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.76%, or an increase of 28 people, from the previous population of 763 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 635 | – | |
| 701 | 1.87% | |
| 656 | -1.41% | |
| 669 | 0.27% | |
| 641 | -1.54% | |
| 763 | 3.37% | |
| 791 | 0.76% |
Location
Buluan is situated at approximately 11.8174, 124.7386. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.1 meters or 26.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Buluan 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.