Salvador Benedicto, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 7 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 170.56 km2 (65.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 26,922 |
| Density (2020) | 158 / km2 (409 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 35' North, 123° 13' East (10.5772, 123.2206) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 702.2 meters (2,303.1 feet) |
Salvador Benedicto is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 170.56 square kilometers or 65.85 square miles which constitutes 2.17% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 26,922. This represented 1.03% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.34% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 158 inhabitants per square kilometer or 409 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Salvador Benedicto has 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bago | 14.03% | 3,778 | 3,171 | 19.14% | 3.76% |
| Bagong Silang | 10.29% | 2,771 | 2,480 | 11.73% | 2.36% |
| Bunga | 26.25% | 7,068 | 6,954 | 1.64% | 0.34% |
| Igmaya-an | 15.86% | 4,271 | 5,256 | -18.74% | -4.27% |
| Kumaliskis | 13.28% | 3,574 | 2,896 | 23.41% | 4.53% |
| Pandanon | 10.31% | 2,776 | 2,547 | 8.99% | 1.83% |
| Pinowayan | 9.97% | 2,684 | 2,358 | 13.83% | 2.76% |
| Salvador Benedicto Total | 26,922 | 25,662 | 4.91% | 1.01% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Salvador Benedicto for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱78,960,238.16.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 44,822,677.81 | – |
| 2010 | 47,478,635.52 | 5.93% |
| 2011 | 51,958,491.37 | 9.44% |
| 2012 | 49,840,575.93 | -4.08% |
| 2013 | 55,635,158.45 | 11.63% |
| 2014 | 62,748,764.87 | 12.79% |
| 2015 | 71,628,855.04 | 14.15% |
| 2016 | 78,960,238.16 | 10.24% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Salvador Benedicto in the 2015 Census was 25,639 broken down into 5,866 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,331 | 2,433 | 5.48 | |
| 17,635 | 3,367 | 5.24 | |
| 17,259 | 3,456 | 4.99 | |
| 22,968 | 4,240 | 5.42 | |
| 23,624 | 4,948 | 4.77 | |
| 25,639 | 5,866 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salvador Benedicto is 5 to 9, with 3,358 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 129 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 630 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,711 | 10.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,358 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,009 | 11.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,758 | 10.75% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,473 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,070 | 8.07% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,681 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,446 | 5.63% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,261 | 4.91% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,137 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 966 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 738 | 2.88% |
| 60 to 64 | 569 | 2.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 341 | 1.33% |
| 70 to 74 | 224 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 161 | 0.63% |
| 80 and over | 129 | 0.50% |
| Total | 25,662 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salvador Benedicto grew from 13,538 in 1990 to 26,922 in 2020, an increase of 13,384 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.01%, or an increase of 1,260 people, from the previous population of 25,662 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
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| 13,538 | – | |
| 17,635 | 5.08% | |
| 17,259 | -0.46% | |
| 22,979 | 4.03% | |
| 23,624 | 1.01% | |
| 25,662 | 1.59% | |
| 26,922 | 1.01% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Salvador Benedicto for the year 2019 was 17,509, broken down into 9,077 males and 8,432 females.
Location
The municipal center of Salvador Benedicto is situated at approximately 10° 35' North, 123° 13' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 702.2 meters or 2,303.1 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 Salvador Benedicto are Canlaon, Negros Oriental, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, and La Carlota, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Murcia, Negros Occidental, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Toboso, Negros Occidental, and Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 506.34 kilometers (314.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Murcia, Negros Occidental, 19.99 kilometers (12.42 miles) to the West (N81°W)
- Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 28.61 kilometers (17.77 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, 29.19 kilometers (18.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- La Castellana, Negros Occidental, 35.77 kilometers (22.22 miles) to the Southwest (S38°W)
- Toboso, Negros Occidental, 35.88 kilometers (22.29 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, 37.55 kilometers (23.33 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S25°W)
Nearest cities
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 21.15 kilometers (13.14 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 24.05 kilometers (14.94 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Bacolod, 31.44 kilometers (19.53 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N69°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 32.88 kilometers (20.43 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 36.45 kilometers (22.65 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 36.71 kilometers (22.81 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
Distance from Manila: 506.34 kilometers (314.63 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