Barangay 17, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 1,338 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6725, 122.9550 (10° 40' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.1 meters (43.0 feet) |
Barangay 17, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,338. This represented 0.22% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 17 in the 2015 Census was 2,348 broken down into 507 households or an average of 4.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,962 | 739 | 5.36 | |
| 3,909 | 818 | 4.78 | |
| 3,150 | 674 | 4.67 | |
| 2,992 | 750 | 3.99 | |
| 2,517 | 574 | 4.39 | |
| 2,348 | 507 | 4.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 17 is 15 to 19, with 232 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 31 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 6.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 214 | 9.04% |
| 10 to 14 | 176 | 7.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 232 | 9.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 231 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 200 | 8.45% |
| 30 to 34 | 192 | 8.11% |
| 35 to 39 | 166 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 162 | 6.85% |
| 45 to 49 | 137 | 5.79% |
| 50 to 54 | 133 | 5.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 105 | 4.44% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.63% |
| 65 to 69 | 54 | 2.28% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 1.27% |
| Total | 2,366 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 17 fell from 3,962 in 1990 to 1,338 in 2020, a decrease of 2,624 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 11.31%, or a decrease of 1,028 people, from the previous population of 2,366 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,962 | – | |
| 3,909 | -0.25% | |
| 3,169 | -4.40% | |
| 3,063 | -0.47% | |
| 2,517 | -6.90% | |
| 2,366 | -1.17% | |
| 1,338 | -11.31% |
Location
Barangay 17 is situated at approximately 10.6725, 122.9550, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.1 meters or 43.0 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 17 is composed of four puroks:
- Purok Pag-asa
- Purok Paghidaet I
- Purok Paghidaet II
- Purok Pagla-um
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 17 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.