Barangay 15, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 200 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6649, 122.9455 (10° 40' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Barangay 15, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 200. This represented 0.03% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 15 in the 2015 Census was 296 broken down into 67 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 933 | 176 | 5.30 | |
| 513 | 114 | 4.50 | |
| 493 | 91 | 5.42 | |
| 505 | 109 | 4.63 | |
| 552 | 146 | 3.78 | |
| 296 | 67 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 15 is 25 to 29, with 42 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 4 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 4 | 1.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 5.33% |
| 5 to 9 | 23 | 6.80% |
| 10 to 14 | 23 | 6.80% |
| 15 to 19 | 31 | 9.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 30 | 8.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 42 | 12.43% |
| 30 to 34 | 29 | 8.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 22 | 6.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 5.92% |
| 50 to 54 | 15 | 4.44% |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 5.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 20 | 5.92% |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 2.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.37% |
| 75 to 79 | – | 0.00% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 2.07% |
| Total | 338 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 15 fell from 943 in 1990 to 200 in 2020, a decrease of 743 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 10.46%, or a decrease of 138 people, from the previous population of 338 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 943 | – | |
| 513 | -10.78% | |
| 493 | -0.85% | |
| 528 | 0.95% | |
| 562 | 2.30% | |
| 338 | -9.23% | |
| 200 | -10.46% |
Location
Barangay 15 is situated at approximately 10.6649, 122.9455, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 15 is composed of four puroks:
- Acacia
- Ilang-ilang
- Bangkal
- Lunok
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 15 shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of puroks is from the City of Bacolod Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.