La Castellana, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 13 |
| Postal code | 6131 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 185.22 km2 (71.51 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 79,492 |
| Density (2020) | 429 / km2 (1,112 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 19' North, 123° 1' East (10.3230, 123.0187) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 64.0 meters (209.8 feet) |
La Castellana is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 185.22 square kilometers or 71.51 square miles which constitutes 2.36% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 79,492. This represented 3.03% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 1.00% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 429 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,112 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
La Castellana has 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biaknabato | 5.17% | 4,113 | 3,342 | 23.07% | 4.47% |
| Cabacungan | 9.95% | 7,909 | 7,415 | 6.66% | 1.37% |
| Cabagnaan | 5.49% | 4,365 | 3,716 | 17.47% | 3.45% |
| Camandag | 7.06% | 5,612 | 4,622 | 21.42% | 4.17% |
| Lalagsan | 3.62% | 2,879 | 3,072 | -6.28% | -1.36% |
| Manghanoy | 7.10% | 5,645 | 5,353 | 5.45% | 1.12% |
| Mansalanao | 3.30% | 2,626 | 2,805 | -6.38% | -1.38% |
| Masulog | 4.80% | 3,813 | 3,600 | 5.92% | 1.22% |
| Nato | 5.32% | 4,230 | 3,846 | 9.98% | 2.02% |
| Puso | 3.12% | 2,481 | 2,490 | -0.36% | -0.08% |
| Robles | 25.83% | 20,530 | 19,551 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Sag-ang | 16.94% | 13,466 | 13,103 | 2.77% | 0.58% |
| Talaptap | 2.29% | 1,823 | 1,940 | -6.03% | -1.30% |
| La Castellana Total | 79,492 | 74,855 | 6.19% | 1.27% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of La Castellana for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱152,816,885.33.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 89,732,109.97 | – |
| 2010 | 97,576,386.58 | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 105,436,461.27 | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 102,347,314.63 | -2.93% |
| 2013 | 111,351,123.94 | 8.80% |
| 2014 | 124,495,095.24 | 11.80% |
| 2015 | 141,373,085.08 | 13.56% |
| 2016 | 152,816,885.33 | 8.09% |
End notes:
| ||
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Castellana in the 2015 Census was 74,731 broken down into 17,208 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54,277 | 10,110 | 5.37 | |
| 59,564 | 11,544 | 5.16 | |
| 59,083 | 11,771 | 5.02 | |
| 70,813 | 14,027 | 5.05 | |
| 70,973 | 14,982 | 4.74 | |
| 74,731 | 17,208 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Castellana is 5 to 9, with 9,054 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 635 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,608 | 2.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,318 | 9.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,054 | 12.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,854 | 11.83% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,524 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,208 | 8.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,348 | 7.14% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,585 | 6.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,375 | 5.84% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,034 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,722 | 4.97% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,486 | 4.66% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,818 | 3.76% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,129 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,440 | 1.92% |
| 70 to 74 | 989 | 1.32% |
| 75 to 79 | 728 | 0.97% |
| 80 and over | 635 | 0.85% |
| Total | 74,855 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of La Castellana grew from 5,329 in 1903 to 79,492 in 2020, an increase of 74,163 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.27%, or an increase of 4,637 people, from the previous population of 74,855 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,329 | – | |
| 8,087 | 2.67% | |
| 16,861 | 3.74% | |
| 24,654 | 3.97% | |
| 35,630 | 3.29% | |
| 34,881 | -0.21% | |
| 41,821 | 3.71% | |
| 44,684 | 1.33% | |
| 54,368 | 1.98% | |
| 59,620 | 1.74% | |
| 59,102 | -0.19% | |
| 70,838 | 2.53% | |
| 71,013 | 0.09% | |
| 74,855 | 1.01% | |
| 79,492 | 1.27% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in La Castellana for the year 2019 was 44,767, broken down into 22,081 males and 22,686 females.
Location
The municipal center of La Castellana is situated at approximately 10° 19' North, 123° 1' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 64.0 meters or 209.8 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 La Castellana are La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, and Bacolod. The nearest municipalities are Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Isabela, Negros Occidental, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, and Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 521.53 kilometers (324.06 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, 8.41 kilometers (5.22 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Isabela, Negros Occidental, 13.63 kilometers (8.47 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 17.33 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, 19.16 kilometers (11.91 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S73°W)
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 21.17 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
- Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, 22.43 kilometers (13.94 miles) to the Southwest (S50°W)
Nearest cities
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 15.47 kilometers (9.61 miles) to the Northwest (N43°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 22.94 kilometers (14.26 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N72°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 29.56 kilometers (18.37 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S33°W)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 31.11 kilometers (19.33 miles) to the Northwest (N40°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 35.63 kilometers (22.14 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Bacolod, 39.76 kilometers (24.70 miles) to the North (N11°W)
Distance from Manila: 521.53 kilometers (324.06 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°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.