Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 21 |
| Postal code | 6124 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 192.76 km2 (74.43 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 96,159 |
| Density (2020) | 499 / km2 (1,292 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 50' North, 123° 30' East (10.8412, 123.4992) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.2 meters (92.6 feet) |
Escalante is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 192.76 square kilometers or 74.43 square miles which constitutes 2.46% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 96,159. This represented 3.67% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 1.21% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 499 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,292 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Escalante has 21 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimango | 5.48% | 5,274 | 5,173 | 1.95% | 0.41% |
| Balintawak | 14.55% | 13,993 | 15,893 | -11.95% | -2.64% |
| Binaguiohan | 2.44% | 2,346 | 2,455 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Buenavista | 3.79% | 3,645 | 3,844 | -5.18% | -1.11% |
| Cervantes | 3.38% | 3,251 | 2,668 | 21.85% | 4.25% |
| Dian-ay | 5.33% | 5,128 | 4,844 | 5.86% | 1.21% |
| Hacienda Fe | 2.42% | 2,327 | 2,542 | -8.46% | -1.84% |
| Japitan | 2.48% | 2,387 | 2,689 | -11.23% | -2.48% |
| Jonobjonob | 8.61% | 8,279 | 7,957 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Langub | 3.01% | 2,895 | 3,065 | -5.55% | -1.19% |
| Libertad | 3.07% | 2,948 | 2,604 | 13.21% | 2.65% |
| Mabini | 7.99% | 7,683 | 7,625 | 0.76% | 0.16% |
| Magsaysay | 2.14% | 2,057 | 1,502 | 36.95% | 6.84% |
| Malasibog | 3.22% | 3,094 | 2,850 | 8.56% | 1.74% |
| Old Poblacion | 12.16% | 11,694 | 11,304 | 3.45% | 0.72% |
| Paitan | 1.52% | 1,460 | 1,638 | -10.87% | -2.39% |
| Pinapugasan | 3.67% | 3,525 | 2,824 | 24.82% | 4.78% |
| Rizal | 2.13% | 2,048 | 2,206 | -7.16% | -1.55% |
| Tamlang | 2.39% | 2,300 | 2,417 | -4.84% | -1.04% |
| Udtongan | 2.62% | 2,520 | 2,174 | 15.92% | 3.16% |
| Washington | 7.60% | 7,305 | 5,796 | 26.04% | 4.99% |
| Escalante Total | 96,159 | 94,070 | 2.22% | 0.46% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Escalante for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱448,765,941.65.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 295,823,539.88 | – |
| 2010 | 324,570,987.22 | 9.72% |
| 2011 | 351,243,092.96 | 8.22% |
| 2012 | 307,191,527.12 | -12.54% |
| 2013 | 322,588,549.56 | 5.01% |
| 2014 | 360,532,838.04 | 11.76% |
| 2015 | 415,378,503.50 | 15.21% |
| 2016 | 448,765,941.65 | 8.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Escalante in the 2015 Census was 93,889 broken down into 21,544 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72,681 | 14,237 | 5.11 | |
| 79,855 | 15,616 | 5.11 | |
| 79,087 | 16,160 | 4.89 | |
| 91,918 | 18,644 | 4.93 | |
| 92,903 | 20,585 | 4.51 | |
| 93,889 | 21,544 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Escalante is 10 to 14, with 10,743 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 871 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,966 | 2.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 8,129 | 8.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,440 | 11.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 10,743 | 11.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 9,588 | 10.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,093 | 8.60% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,783 | 7.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 6,042 | 6.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,574 | 5.93% |
| 40 to 44 | 5,156 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 4,786 | 5.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,242 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,757 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,967 | 3.15% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,194 | 2.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,637 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,102 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 871 | 0.93% |
| Total | 94,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Escalante grew from 12,192 in 1903 to 96,159 in 2020, an increase of 83,967 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.46%, or an increase of 2,089 people, from the previous population of 94,070 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12,192 | – | |
| 29,287 | 5.69% | |
| 60,152 | 3.66% | |
| 56,846 | -0.58% | |
| 59,768 | 0.44% | |
| 52,060 | -1.34% | |
| 63,969 | 4.22% | |
| 71,293 | 2.19% | |
| 72,685 | 0.19% | |
| 79,928 | 1.80% | |
| 79,098 | -0.22% | |
| 92,035 | 2.11% | |
| 93,005 | 0.38% | |
| 94,070 | 0.22% | |
| 96,159 | 0.46% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Escalante for the year 2019 was 62,350, broken down into 30,398 males and 31,952 females.
Location
The city center of Escalante is situated at approximately 10° 50' North, 123° 30' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.2 meters or 92.6 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 Escalante are Sagay, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Toledo, Cebu, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Toboso, Negros Occidental, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Tuburan, Cebu, Asturias, Cebu, Tabuelan, Cebu, and Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 496.87 kilometers (308.74 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Toboso, Negros Occidental, 14.04 kilometers (8.73 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 27.35 kilometers (16.99 miles) to the South (S4°W)
- Tuburan, Cebu, 37.82 kilometers (23.50 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Asturias, Cebu, 38.41 kilometers (23.86 miles) to the Southeast (S38°E)
- Tabuelan, Cebu, 40.56 kilometers (25.21 miles) to the East (S87°E)
- Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, 42.21 kilometers (26.23 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
Nearest cities
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 10.99 kilometers (6.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N56°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 24.29 kilometers (15.09 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 40.66 kilometers (25.27 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 47.23 kilometers (29.35 miles) to the West (N82°W)
- Toledo, Cebu, 53.64 kilometers (33.33 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 57.74 kilometers (35.88 miles) to the West (S85°W)
Distance from Manila: 496.87 kilometers (308.74 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N33°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.