Ayungon, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6210 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 265.10 km2 (102.36 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 47,102 |
| Density (2020) | 178 / km2 (460 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 52' North, 123° 9' East (9.8587, 123.1436) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.6 meters (24.8 feet) |
Ayungon is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 265.10 square kilometers or 102.36 square miles which constitutes 4.89% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 47,102. This represented 3.29% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.58% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 178 inhabitants per square kilometer or 460 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ayungon has 24 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amdus | 2.23% | 1,049 | 1,160 | -9.57% | -2.09% |
| Anibong | 4.46% | 2,102 | 2,047 | 2.69% | 0.56% |
| Atabay | 2.97% | 1,398 | 1,274 | 9.73% | 1.97% |
| Awa-an | 5.77% | 2,718 | 2,870 | -5.30% | -1.14% |
| Ban-ban | 5.57% | 2,622 | 2,603 | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| Calagcalag | 3.65% | 1,718 | 1,764 | -2.61% | -0.55% |
| Candana-ay | 2.33% | 1,098 | 1,349 | -18.61% | -4.24% |
| Carol-an | 7.17% | 3,375 | 2,928 | 15.27% | 3.04% |
| Gomentoc | 4.61% | 2,173 | 2,159 | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| Inacban | 3.83% | 1,803 | 1,376 | 31.03% | 5.85% |
| Iniban | 2.76% | 1,298 | 1,390 | -6.62% | -1.43% |
| Jandalamanon | 2.35% | 1,107 | 1,148 | -3.57% | -0.76% |
| Kilaban | 1.58% | 744 | 819 | -9.16% | -2.00% |
| Lamigan | 2.54% | 1,195 | 897 | 33.22% | 6.22% |
| Maaslum | 3.70% | 1,741 | 1,721 | 1.16% | 0.24% |
| Mabato | 6.72% | 3,164 | 3,385 | -6.53% | -1.41% |
| Manogtong | 2.86% | 1,348 | 1,500 | -10.13% | -2.22% |
| Nabhang | 2.61% | 1,228 | 1,189 | 3.28% | 0.68% |
| Poblacion | 4.32% | 2,036 | 2,025 | 0.54% | 0.11% |
| Tambo | 8.89% | 4,189 | 3,940 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Tampocon I | 4.52% | 2,127 | 2,061 | 3.20% | 0.67% |
| Tampocon II | 4.66% | 2,196 | 2,165 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Tibyawan | 3.82% | 1,797 | 1,808 | -0.61% | -0.13% |
| Tiguib | 6.11% | 2,876 | 2,725 | 5.54% | 1.14% |
| Ayungon Total | 47,102 | 46,303 | 1.73% | 0.36% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ayungon for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱124,399,314.37.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 68,070,253.48 | – |
| 2010 | 72,140,843.65 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 78,293,257.77 | 8.53% |
| 2012 | 77,316,167.73 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 87,001,316.54 | 12.53% |
| 2014 | 98,093,880.71 | 12.75% |
| 2015 | 112,986,557.11 | 15.18% |
| 2016 | 124,399,314.37 | 10.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ayungon in the 2015 Census was 46,248 broken down into 10,573 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33,195 | 6,434 | 5.16 | |
| 36,918 | 7,360 | 5.02 | |
| 40,740 | 7,989 | 5.10 | |
| 42,643 | 8,952 | 4.76 | |
| 46,081 | 9,838 | 4.68 | |
| 46,248 | 10,573 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ayungon is 5 to 9, with 5,357 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 445 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,052 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,149 | 8.96% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,357 | 11.57% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,199 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,740 | 10.24% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,001 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,358 | 7.25% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,759 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,458 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,495 | 5.39% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,413 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,194 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,823 | 3.94% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,559 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,060 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 758 | 1.64% |
| 75 to 79 | 483 | 1.04% |
| 80 and over | 445 | 0.96% |
| Total | 46,303 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ayungon grew from 12,777 in 1939 to 47,102 in 2020, an increase of 34,325 people over the course of 81 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.36%, or an increase of 799 people, from the previous population of 46,303 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 14,797 | 1.52% | |
| 21,539 | 3.36% | |
| 23,165 | 0.71% | |
| 23,639 | 0.41% | |
| 27,656 | 3.19% | |
| 33,317 | 1.88% | |
| 36,928 | 1.95% | |
| 40,744 | 2.13% | |
| 42,643 | 0.63% | |
| 46,146 | 2.92% | |
| 46,303 | 0.06% | |
| 47,102 | 0.36% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ayungon for the year 2019 was 29,181, broken down into 14,440 males and 14,741 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ayungon is situated at approximately 9° 52' North, 123° 9' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.6 meters or 24.8 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 Ayungon are Bais, Negros Oriental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, and Canlaon, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Tayasan, Negros Oriental, Bindoy, Negros Oriental, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, La Libertad, Negros Oriental, and Alegria, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 573.94 kilometers (356.63 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Tayasan, Negros Oriental, 7.79 kilometers (4.84 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N24°E)
- Bindoy, Negros Oriental, 11.11 kilometers (6.90 miles) to the South (S2°W)
- Jimalalud, Negros Oriental, 14.70 kilometers (9.13 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, 19.75 kilometers (12.27 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- La Libertad, Negros Oriental, 20.95 kilometers (13.02 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N28°E)
- Alegria, Cebu, 25.88 kilometers (16.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S56°E)
Nearest cities
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 29.67 kilometers (18.43 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 32.19 kilometers (20.00 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N26°E)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 37.91 kilometers (23.56 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 38.73 kilometers (24.06 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 40.15 kilometers (24.95 miles) to the Northwest (N48°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 58.90 kilometers (36.60 miles) to the North (N8°E)
Distance from Manila: 573.94 kilometers (356.63 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°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.