Bayawan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 28 |
| Postal code | 6221 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 699.08 km2 (269.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 122,747 |
| Density (2020) | 176 / km2 (455 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 22' North, 122° 48' East (9.3668, 122.8055) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.4 meters (44.0 feet) |
Bayawan, formerly known as Tolong, is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Oriental.
The city has a land area of 699.08 square kilometers or 269.92 square miles which constitutes 12.90% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 122,747. This represented 8.57% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 1.52% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 176 inhabitants per square kilometer or 455 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bayawan has 28 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali-is | 2.43% | 2,980 | 2,771 | 7.54% | 1.54% |
| Banaybanay | 3.99% | 4,896 | 4,258 | 14.98% | 2.98% |
| Banga | 6.17% | 7,568 | 6,877 | 10.05% | 2.04% |
| Boyco | 1.15% | 1,407 | 1,581 | -11.01% | -2.42% |
| Bugay | 4.57% | 5,607 | 5,048 | 11.07% | 2.24% |
| Cansumalig | 1.40% | 1,715 | 2,298 | -25.37% | -5.97% |
| Dawis | 3.82% | 4,683 | 4,836 | -3.16% | -0.67% |
| Kalamtukan | 2.95% | 3,618 | 3,657 | -1.07% | -0.23% |
| Kalumboyan | 5.71% | 7,004 | 7,206 | -2.80% | -0.60% |
| Malabugas | 4.99% | 6,126 | 5,127 | 19.49% | 3.82% |
| Mandu-ao | 3.89% | 4,780 | 4,581 | 4.34% | 0.90% |
| Maninihon | 6.11% | 7,502 | 6,488 | 15.63% | 3.10% |
| Minaba | 2.35% | 2,890 | 2,481 | 16.49% | 3.26% |
| Nangka | 8.67% | 10,637 | 10,123 | 5.08% | 1.05% |
| Narra | 5.38% | 6,603 | 5,573 | 18.48% | 3.63% |
| Pagatban | 1.75% | 2,152 | 2,009 | 7.12% | 1.46% |
| Poblacion | 2.38% | 2,921 | 3,012 | -3.02% | -0.64% |
| San Isidro | 1.04% | 1,280 | 1,067 | 19.96% | 3.91% |
| San Jose | 2.00% | 2,450 | 2,236 | 9.57% | 1.94% |
| San Miguel | 1.41% | 1,731 | 1,651 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| San Roque | 1.18% | 1,452 | 1,554 | -6.56% | -1.42% |
| Suba | 1.97% | 2,412 | 2,514 | -4.06% | -0.87% |
| Tabuan | 3.70% | 4,539 | 4,780 | -5.04% | -1.08% |
| Tayawan | 5.23% | 6,419 | 5,834 | 10.03% | 2.03% |
| Tinago | 2.60% | 3,191 | 3,276 | -2.59% | -0.55% |
| Ubos | 1.30% | 1,600 | 1,664 | -3.85% | -0.82% |
| Villareal | 8.74% | 10,730 | 11,265 | -4.75% | -1.02% |
| Villasol | 3.14% | 3,854 | 4,133 | -6.75% | -1.46% |
| Bayawan Total | 122,747 | 117,900 | 4.11% | 0.85% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bayawan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱798,033,459.85.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 519,883,674.58 | – |
| 2010 | 575,280,942.03 | 10.66% |
| 2011 | 622,988,507.72 | 8.29% |
| 2012 | 530,799,125.73 | -14.80% |
| 2013 | 564,947,984.28 | 6.43% |
| 2014 | 635,093,148.14 | 12.42% |
| 2015 | 726,418,678.14 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 798,033,459.85 | 9.86% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bayawan in the 2015 Census was 117,572 broken down into 25,646 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78,187 | 14,660 | 5.33 | |
| 90,885 | 18,623 | 4.88 | |
| 101,349 | 19,967 | 5.08 | |
| 110,114 | 22,038 | 5.00 | |
| 113,916 | 24,367 | 4.68 | |
| 117,572 | 25,646 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bayawan is 10 to 14, with 14,031 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 945 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,640 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,467 | 8.88% |
| 5 to 9 | 13,576 | 11.51% |
| 10 to 14 | 14,031 | 11.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,933 | 10.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 10,692 | 9.07% |
| 25 to 29 | 8,740 | 7.41% |
| 30 to 34 | 7,620 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 7,081 | 6.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 6,377 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,587 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 5,155 | 4.37% |
| 55 to 59 | 4,095 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 3,186 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,142 | 1.82% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,482 | 1.26% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,151 | 0.98% |
| 80 and over | 945 | 0.80% |
| Total | 117,900 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bayawan grew from 6,099 in 1903 to 122,747 in 2020, an increase of 116,648 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.85%, or an increase of 4,847 people, from the previous population of 117,900 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,099 | – | |
| 10,283 | 3.35% | |
| 15,954 | 2.22% | |
| 10,608 | -4.10% | |
| 30,429 | 9.71% | |
| 44,615 | 3.81% | |
| 62,114 | 6.87% | |
| 71,153 | 2.75% | |
| 78,280 | 0.96% | |
| 90,953 | 2.85% | |
| 101,391 | 2.36% | |
| 110,250 | 1.16% | |
| 114,074 | 1.25% | |
| 117,900 | 0.63% | |
| 122,747 | 0.85% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bayawan for the year 2019 was 75,668, broken down into 38,290 males and 37,378 females.
Location
The city center of Bayawan is situated at approximately 9° 22' North, 122° 48' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.4 meters or 44.0 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 Bayawan are Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Himamaylan, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, Basay, Negros Oriental, Pamplona, Negros Oriental, Siaton, Negros Oriental, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, and Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 611.09 kilometers (379.72 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, 7.35 kilometers (4.57 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S59°E)
- Basay, Negros Oriental, 18.70 kilometers (11.62 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N75°W)
- Pamplona, Negros Oriental, 36.40 kilometers (22.62 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Siaton, Negros Oriental, 41.74 kilometers (25.93 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 42.72 kilometers (26.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N18°E)
- Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, 45.19 kilometers (28.08 miles) to the Northwest (N55°W)
Nearest cities
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 42.02 kilometers (26.11 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N67°E)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 42.66 kilometers (26.51 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 55.62 kilometers (34.56 miles) to the East (S83°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 61.06 kilometers (37.94 miles) to the Northwest (N46°W)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 68.98 kilometers (42.86 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 81.40 kilometers (50.58 miles) to the North (N5°E)
Distance from Manila: 611.09 kilometers (379.72 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N19°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.