Pulupandan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6102 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 18.49 km2 (7.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,117 |
| Density (2020) | 1,629 / km2 (4,218 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 31' North, 122° 48' East (10.5188, 122.8034) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.8 meters (25.7 feet) |
Pulupandan is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 18.49 square kilometers or 7.14 square miles which constitutes 0.24% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,117. This represented 1.15% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.38% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,629 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,218 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pulupandan has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay Zone 1 | 6.04% | 1,820 | 1,581 | 15.12% | 3.01% |
| Barangay Zone 1-A | 4.62% | 1,391 | 1,417 | -1.83% | -0.39% |
| Barangay Zone 2 | 7.89% | 2,377 | 2,295 | 3.57% | 0.74% |
| Barangay Zone 3 | 2.76% | 832 | 738 | 12.74% | 2.56% |
| Barangay Zone 4 | 5.09% | 1,534 | 1,516 | 1.19% | 0.25% |
| Barangay Zone 4-A | 3.86% | 1,163 | 1,004 | 15.84% | 3.14% |
| Barangay Zone 5 | 4.65% | 1,399 | 1,388 | 0.79% | 0.17% |
| Barangay Zone 6 | 9.80% | 2,952 | 2,940 | 0.41% | 0.09% |
| Barangay Zone 7 | 4.18% | 1,260 | 1,211 | 4.05% | 0.84% |
| Canjusa | 7.26% | 2,186 | 1,991 | 9.79% | 1.99% |
| Crossing Pulupandan | 5.15% | 1,552 | 1,416 | 9.60% | 1.95% |
| Culo | 2.06% | 621 | 506 | 22.73% | 4.40% |
| Mabini | 3.70% | 1,113 | 1,013 | 9.87% | 2.00% |
| Pag-ayon | 3.98% | 1,198 | 981 | 22.12% | 4.30% |
| Palaka Norte | 3.66% | 1,101 | 945 | 16.51% | 3.27% |
| Palaka Sur | 3.50% | 1,054 | 1,002 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Patic | 7.68% | 2,312 | 2,111 | 9.52% | 1.93% |
| Tapong | 4.54% | 1,367 | 1,168 | 17.04% | 3.37% |
| Ubay | 7.26% | 2,185 | 1,916 | 14.04% | 2.80% |
| Utod | 2.32% | 700 | 596 | 17.45% | 3.44% |
| Pulupandan Total | 30,117 | 27,735 | 8.59% | 1.75% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pulupandan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱70,731,445.68.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 54,992,945.95 | – |
| 2010 | 53,323,092.48 | -3.04% |
| 2011 | 56,688,087.03 | 6.31% |
| 2012 | 58,975,860.59 | 4.04% |
| 2013 | 56,662,445.75 | -3.92% |
| 2014 | 56,265,620.92 | -0.70% |
| 2015 | 67,336,725.49 | 19.68% |
| 2016 | 70,731,445.68 | 5.04% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulupandan in the 2015 Census was 27,718 broken down into 6,416 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22,977 | 4,314 | 5.33 | |
| 24,869 | 4,851 | 5.13 | |
| 25,844 | 5,175 | 4.99 | |
| 27,064 | 5,803 | 4.66 | |
| 25,348 | 6,014 | 4.21 | |
| 27,718 | 6,416 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pulupandan is 5 to 9, with 2,589 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 254 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 441 | 1.59% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,831 | 6.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,589 | 9.33% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,540 | 9.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,481 | 8.95% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,532 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,271 | 8.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,050 | 7.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,992 | 7.18% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,864 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,693 | 6.10% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,494 | 5.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,227 | 4.42% |
| 60 to 64 | 991 | 3.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 702 | 2.53% |
| 70 to 74 | 435 | 1.57% |
| 75 to 79 | 348 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 254 | 0.92% |
| Total | 27,735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulupandan grew from 6,167 in 1903 to 30,117 in 2020, an increase of 23,950 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.75%, or an increase of 2,382 people, from the previous population of 27,735 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,167 | – | |
| 5,268 | -0.99% | |
| 10,751 | 3.63% | |
| 11,726 | 0.89% | |
| 14,844 | 2.09% | |
| 19,476 | 2.69% | |
| 23,665 | 3.99% | |
| 24,824 | 0.96% | |
| 22,983 | -0.77% | |
| 24,932 | 1.54% | |
| 25,849 | 0.78% | |
| 27,072 | 0.64% | |
| 25,350 | -2.36% | |
| 27,735 | 1.73% | |
| 30,117 | 1.75% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pulupandan for the year 2019 was 18,004, broken down into 8,921 males and 9,083 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pulupandan is situated at approximately 10° 31' North, 122° 48' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.8 meters or 25.7 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 Pulupandan are Bago, Negros Occidental, La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, and Silay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Valladolid, Negros Occidental, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Sibunag, Guimaras, and Buenavista, Guimaras. Its distance from the national capital is 492.10 kilometers (305.77 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Valladolid, Negros Occidental, 6.74 kilometers (4.19 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 12.34 kilometers (7.67 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S25°E)
- San Lorenzo, Guimaras, 14.81 kilometers (9.20 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 17.75 kilometers (11.03 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Sibunag, Guimaras, 19.02 kilometers (11.82 miles) to the West (S85°W)
- Buenavista, Guimaras, 26.04 kilometers (16.18 miles) to the Northwest (N41°W)
Nearest cities
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 4.26 kilometers (2.65 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N58°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 16.63 kilometers (10.34 miles) to the Southeast (S51°E)
- Bacolod, 23.77 kilometers (14.77 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 30.09 kilometers (18.70 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Iloilo City, 32.72 kilometers (20.33 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 36.00 kilometers (22.37 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N31°E)
Distance from Manila: 492.10 kilometers (305.77 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°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.