Barangay Profile

Barangay Buhang

Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, Region XIII

PSGC 1600208001 ZIP 4113
4,006 Population
2nd of 58 By Population
8.1 m Elevation
4113 ZIP Code
Philippines Caraga Agusan del Norte Magallanes Barangays Buhang
Direct Answer

Barangay Buhang is a barangay in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600208001 with ZIP code 4113, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,006. That makes it the 2nd most populous of Magallanes's 58 barangays (17.6% of the municipal total of 22,780). It sits at about 8.1 m above sea level at coordinates 9.0351, 125.5254.

Overview

Barangay Buhang is a local community situated within Magallanes, Agusan del Norte. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Buhang is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Buhang is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Magallanes, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 2,666 — —
1995 Sep 1 3,046 +2.53% 380
2000 May 1 3,570 +3.46% 524
2007 Aug 1 4,004 +1.59% 434
2010 May 1 4,021 +0.15% 17
2015 Aug 1 3,878 -0.69% -143
2020 May 1 4,006 +0.69% 128
2,666
3,046
3,570
4,004
4,021
3,878
4,006
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Buhang is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Magallanes.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 75 1.93%
1 to 4 303 7.81%
5 to 9 466 12.02%
10 to 14 433 11.17%
15 to 19 396 10.21%
20 to 24 305 7.86%
25 to 29 287 7.4%
30 to 34 271 6.99%
35 to 39 261 6.73%
40 to 44 242 6.24%
45 to 49 201 5.18%
50 to 54 172 4.44%
55 to 59 142 3.66%
60 to 64 131 3.38%
65 to 69 80 2.06%
70 to 74 57 1.47%
75 to 79 26 0.67%
80 and over 30 0.77%
Under 1
75
1 to 4
303
5 to 9
466
10 to 14
433
15 to 19
396
20 to 24
305
25 to 29
287
30 to 34
271
35 to 39
261
40 to 44
242
45 to 49
201
50 to 54
172
55 to 59
142
60 to 64
131
65 to 69
80
70 to 74
57
75 to 79
26
80 and over
30
1,277

Young population (0-14) · 32.93%

2,408

Working-age population (15-64) · 62.09%

193

Older population (65+) · 4.98%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Buhang is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Magallanes.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 450 5.92
1995 Sep 1 546 5.58
2000 May 1 622 5.74
2007 Aug 1 789 5.07
2010 May 1 819 4.91
2015 Aug 1 819 4.74
450
546
622
789
819
819
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

2nd of 58

Relative rank among Magallanes's barangays by 2020 population.

8.1 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 20.7 m municipal median.

Barangay Buhang is located at approximately 9.0351, 125.5254 (9°02'06" N, 125°31'31" E) on Mindanao , roughly 8.1 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Caraga is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Caraga is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Flood & storm surge

At roughly 8.1 m above sea level, low-lying areas here are more exposed to flooding and, near the coast, storm surge during major storms.

High

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Buhang in municipality of Magallanes, province of Agusan del Norte is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Buhang
PSGC Code 1600208001
Population (2020) 4,006
Rank in Municipality 2nd of 58
Coordinates 9.0351, 125.5254 (9°02'06" N, 125°31'31" E)
Elevation 8.1 m above sea level
City / Municipality Magallanes
Province Agusan del Norte
Region Caraga
ZIP Code 4113

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Magallanes.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Magallanes

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Buhang and the wider Magallanes area.

12 Businesses Listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Buhang located?

Barangay Buhang is a barangay in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte, in the Caraga (Region XIII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1600208001 with ZIP code 4113, it had a 2020 Census population of 4,006. That makes it the 2nd most populous of Magallanes's 58 barangays (17.6% of the municipal total of 22,780). It sits at about 8.1 m above sea level at coordinates 9.0351, 125.5254.

What is the population of Barangay Buhang?

4,006 as of the 2020 Census, the 2nd largest of Magallanes's 58 barangays (17.6% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Buhang?

The PSGC code is 1600208001, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Buhang?

ZIP 4113, covering Magallanes and its barangays.

How many barangays does Magallanes have?

58 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.