Enrique B. Magalona, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 23 |
| Postal code | 6118 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 113.25 km2 (43.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 64,290 |
| Density (2020) | 568 / km2 (1,470 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 53' North, 122° 59' East (10.8770, 122.9814) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.0 meters (23.0 feet) |
Enrique B. Magalona, formerly known as Saravia, is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 113.25 square kilometers or 43.73 square miles which constitutes 1.44% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,290. This represented 2.45% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.81% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 568 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,470 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Enrique B. Magalona has 23 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alacaygan | 3.75% | 2,410 | 2,650 | -9.06% | -1.98% |
| Alicante | 11.35% | 7,297 | 6,966 | 4.75% | 0.98% |
| Batea | 2.27% | 1,457 | 1,390 | 4.82% | 1.00% |
| Canlusong | 2.36% | 1,515 | 1,436 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Consing | 7.73% | 4,969 | 4,768 | 4.22% | 0.87% |
| Cudangdang | 2.63% | 1,693 | 1,421 | 19.14% | 3.76% |
| Damgo | 3.37% | 2,166 | 2,108 | 2.75% | 0.57% |
| Gahit | 3.98% | 2,559 | 2,272 | 12.63% | 2.54% |
| Latasan | 2.54% | 1,634 | 1,709 | -4.39% | -0.94% |
| Madalag | 4.82% | 3,101 | 2,678 | 15.80% | 3.14% |
| Manta-angan | 4.09% | 2,628 | 2,596 | 1.23% | 0.26% |
| Nanca | 5.30% | 3,405 | 2,999 | 13.54% | 2.71% |
| Pasil | 3.96% | 2,544 | 2,560 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Poblacion I | 3.82% | 2,459 | 2,810 | -12.49% | -2.77% |
| Poblacion II | 3.13% | 2,013 | 2,006 | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Poblacion III | 4.32% | 2,776 | 3,142 | -11.65% | -2.57% |
| San Isidro | 5.11% | 3,288 | 3,799 | -13.45% | -2.99% |
| San Jose | 5.29% | 3,402 | 2,576 | 32.07% | 6.03% |
| Santo Niño | 3.18% | 2,042 | 1,621 | 25.97% | 4.98% |
| Tabigue | 5.77% | 3,709 | 3,394 | 9.28% | 1.89% |
| Tanza | 4.29% | 2,756 | 3,531 | -21.95% | -5.08% |
| Tomongtong | 2.72% | 1,749 | 1,594 | 9.72% | 1.97% |
| Tuburan | 4.23% | 2,718 | 2,895 | -6.11% | -1.32% |
| Enrique B. Magalona Total | 64,290 | 62,921 | 2.18% | 0.45% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Enrique B. Magalona for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱138,325,865.88.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 76,092,867.20 | – |
| 2010 | 79,917,682.42 | 5.03% |
| 2011 | 88,446,114.45 | 10.67% |
| 2012 | 84,655,592.60 | -4.29% |
| 2013 | 93,737,759.63 | 10.73% |
| 2014 | 109,383,532.58 | 16.69% |
| 2015 | 124,569,113.57 | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 138,325,865.88 | 11.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Enrique B. Magalona in the 2015 Census was 62,870 broken down into 14,664 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48,846 | 8,693 | 5.62 | |
| 54,417 | 10,098 | 5.39 | |
| 54,409 | 10,498 | 5.18 | |
| 57,396 | 11,681 | 4.91 | |
| 59,419 | 12,679 | 4.69 | |
| 62,870 | 14,664 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Enrique B. Magalona is 5 to 9, with 6,975 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 610 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,249 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,500 | 8.74% |
| 5 to 9 | 6,975 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 6,312 | 10.03% |
| 15 to 19 | 5,926 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,693 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,798 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,168 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,909 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,529 | 5.61% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,496 | 5.56% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,962 | 4.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,538 | 4.03% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,057 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,454 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,050 | 1.67% |
| 75 to 79 | 695 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 610 | 0.97% |
| Total | 62,921 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Enrique B. Magalona grew from 13,627 in 1903 to 64,290 in 2020, an increase of 50,663 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.45%, or an increase of 1,369 people, from the previous population of 62,921 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13,627 | – | |
| 14,021 | 0.18% | |
| 21,289 | 2.11% | |
| 19,204 | -1.05% | |
| 32,340 | 4.69% | |
| 35,201 | 0.83% | |
| 43,185 | 4.19% | |
| 44,411 | 0.56% | |
| 48,866 | 0.96% | |
| 54,421 | 2.04% | |
| 54,490 | 0.03% | |
| 57,424 | 0.73% | |
| 59,434 | 1.26% | |
| 62,921 | 1.09% | |
| 64,290 | 0.45% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Enrique B. Magalona for the year 2019 was 39,141, broken down into 19,520 males and 19,621 females.
Location
The municipal center of Enrique B. Magalona is situated at approximately 10° 53' North, 122° 59' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.0 meters or 23.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Enrique B. Magalona are Silay, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, and Bago, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Manapla, Negros Occidental, Banate, Iloilo, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Anilao, Iloilo, Dumangas, Iloilo, and Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 464.43 kilometers (288.58 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Manapla, Negros Occidental, 18.11 kilometers (11.25 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Banate, Iloilo, 22.14 kilometers (13.76 miles) to the Northwest (N52°W)
- Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 22.83 kilometers (14.19 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Anilao, Iloilo, 27.24 kilometers (16.93 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N66°W)
- Dumangas, Iloilo, 29.86 kilometers (18.56 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S78°W)
- Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, 30.11 kilometers (18.71 miles) to the West (N87°W)
Nearest cities
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 9.04 kilometers (5.62 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 10.43 kilometers (6.48 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 15.76 kilometers (9.79 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Bacolod, 22.66 kilometers (14.08 miles) to the South (S8°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 37.12 kilometers (23.06 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 40.74 kilometers (25.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
Distance from Manila: 464.43 kilometers (288.58 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.