Bindoy, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 22 |
| Postal code | 6209 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 173.70 km2 (67.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,308 |
| Density (2020) | 232 / km2 (601 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 45' North, 123° 8' East (9.7557, 123.1408) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.8 meters (71.5 feet) |
Bindoy, formerly known as Payabon, is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 173.70 square kilometers or 67.07 square miles which constitutes 3.20% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,308. This represented 2.81% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 232 inhabitants per square kilometer or 601 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bindoy has 22 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atotes | 4.73% | 1,905 | 2,024 | -5.88% | -1.27% |
| Batangan | 2.28% | 920 | 799 | 15.14% | 3.01% |
| Bulod | 4.81% | 1,938 | 1,990 | -2.61% | -0.56% |
| Cabcaban | 7.67% | 3,090 | 3,121 | -0.99% | -0.21% |
| Cabugan | 4.07% | 1,642 | 1,623 | 1.17% | 0.25% |
| Camudlas | 2.29% | 924 | 891 | 3.70% | 0.77% |
| Canluto | 3.57% | 1,440 | 1,345 | 7.06% | 1.45% |
| Danao | 3.01% | 1,215 | 1,187 | 2.36% | 0.49% |
| Danawan | 2.81% | 1,133 | 1,166 | -2.83% | -0.60% |
| Domolog | 4.72% | 1,902 | 1,773 | 7.28% | 1.49% |
| Malaga | 4.65% | 1,874 | 1,878 | -0.21% | -0.04% |
| Manseje | 2.48% | 1,000 | 1,030 | -2.91% | -0.62% |
| Matobato | 5.93% | 2,392 | 2,248 | 6.41% | 1.32% |
| Nagcasunog | 1.44% | 580 | 577 | 0.52% | 0.11% |
| Nalundan | 17.69% | 7,132 | 7,288 | -2.14% | -0.45% |
| Pangalaycayan | 3.46% | 1,395 | 1,220 | 14.34% | 2.86% |
| Peñahan | 1.87% | 754 | 618 | 22.01% | 4.28% |
| Poblacion | 7.84% | 3,160 | 3,182 | -0.69% | -0.15% |
| Salong | 1.74% | 703 | 692 | 1.59% | 0.33% |
| Tagaytay | 4.28% | 1,727 | 1,596 | 8.21% | 1.67% |
| Tinaogan | 6.66% | 2,686 | 2,843 | -5.52% | -1.19% |
| Tubod | 1.97% | 796 | 728 | 9.34% | 1.90% |
| Bindoy Total | 40,308 | 39,819 | 1.23% | 0.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bindoy for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱106,550,968.00.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59,882,104.46 | – |
| 2010 | 63,669,437.06 | 6.32% |
| 2011 | 68,631,917.39 | 7.79% |
| 2012 | 68,288,075.04 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 76,756,020.13 | 12.40% |
| 2014 | 86,348,206.37 | 12.50% |
| 2015 | 97,220,092.10 | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 106,550,968.00 | 9.60% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bindoy in the 2015 Census was 39,819 broken down into 8,702 households or an average of 4.58 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,339 | 5,365 | 5.47 | |
| 29,470 | 6,174 | 4.77 | |
| 34,769 | 6,682 | 5.20 | |
| 36,226 | 7,480 | 4.84 | |
| 39,416 | 8,394 | 4.70 | |
| 39,819 | 8,702 | 4.58 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bindoy is 5 to 9, with 4,795 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 456 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 904 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,582 | 9.00% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,795 | 12.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,763 | 11.96% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,070 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,231 | 8.11% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,609 | 6.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,421 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,342 | 5.88% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,176 | 5.46% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,062 | 5.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,722 | 4.32% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,530 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,222 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 822 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 617 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 495 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 456 | 1.15% |
| Total | 39,819 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bindoy grew from 13,348 in 1960 to 40,308 in 2020, an increase of 26,960 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.26%, or an increase of 489 people, from the previous population of 39,819 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 13,348 | – | |
| 18,334 | 3.15% | |
| 21,121 | 2.88% | |
| 23,638 | 2.28% | |
| 29,347 | 2.19% | |
| 29,472 | 0.08% | |
| 34,773 | 3.61% | |
| 36,226 | 0.57% | |
| 39,416 | 3.12% | |
| 39,819 | 0.19% | |
| 40,308 | 0.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bindoy for the year 2019 was 25,547, broken down into 12,515 males and 13,032 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bindoy is situated at approximately 9° 45' North, 123° 8' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.8 meters or 71.5 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 Bindoy are Bais, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, and Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, Ayungon, Negros Oriental, Tayasan, Negros Oriental, Alegria, Cebu, Malabuyoc, Cebu, and Mabinay, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 583.99 kilometers (362.87 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, 8.68 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Ayungon, Negros Oriental, 11.11 kilometers (6.90 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Tayasan, Negros Oriental, 18.55 kilometers (11.53 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Alegria, Cebu, 22.11 kilometers (13.74 miles) to the East (S82°E)
- Malabuyoc, Cebu, 23.39 kilometers (14.53 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 23.64 kilometers (14.69 miles) to the West (S83°W)
Nearest cities
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 18.58 kilometers (11.55 miles) to the South (S7°W)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 26.84 kilometers (16.68 miles) to the South (S4°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 42.56 kilometers (26.45 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 43.88 kilometers (27.27 miles) to the Northwest (N54°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 48.07 kilometers (29.87 miles) to the Northwest (N38°W)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 53.35 kilometers (33.15 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S20°E)
Distance from Manila: 583.99 kilometers (362.87 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.