Barangay 16, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 7,568 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6660, 122.9392 (10° 40' North, 122° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 4.8 meters (15.7 feet) |
Barangay 16, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,568. This represented 1.26% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 16 in the 2015 Census was 7,998 broken down into 2,024 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,900 | 571 | 5.08 | |
| 4,317 | 870 | 4.96 | |
| 3,455 | 707 | 4.89 | |
| 7,691 | 1,728 | 4.45 | |
| 6,751 | 1,551 | 4.35 | |
| 7,998 | 2,024 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 16 is 5 to 9, with 868 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 44 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 177 | 2.21% |
| 1 to 4 | 712 | 8.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 868 | 10.85% |
| 10 to 14 | 772 | 9.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 747 | 9.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 807 | 10.09% |
| 25 to 29 | 800 | 10.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 578 | 7.23% |
| 35 to 39 | 582 | 7.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 460 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 372 | 4.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 323 | 4.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 272 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 202 | 2.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 134 | 1.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 80 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 68 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.55% |
| Total | 7,998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 16 grew from 2,900 in 1990 to 7,568 in 2020, an increase of 4,668 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.16%, or a decrease of 430 people, from the previous population of 7,998 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,900 | – | |
| 4,323 | 7.77% | |
| 3,455 | -4.69% | |
| 7,691 | 11.67% | |
| 6,764 | -4.57% | |
| 7,998 | 3.24% | |
| 7,568 | -1.16% |
Location
Barangay 16 is situated at approximately 10.6660, 122.9392, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 4.8 meters or 15.7 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 16 is composed of eight puroks:
- Purok Adarna
- Purok Aguila
- Purok Dalawidaw
- Purok Kingfisher
- Purok Maya
- Purok Paloma
- Purok Punay
- Purok Tulihaw
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 16 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.