Barangay 2, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 3,276 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6834, 122.9506 (10° 41' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 2.1 meters (6.9 feet) |
Barangay 2, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,276. This represented 0.55% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 2 in the 2015 Census was 3,865 broken down into 857 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,595 | 662 | 5.43 | |
| 3,604 | 802 | 4.49 | |
| 3,666 | 775 | 4.73 | |
| 4,201 | 900 | 4.67 | |
| 4,286 | 1,015 | 4.22 | |
| 3,865 | 857 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 2 is 5 to 9, with 452 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 16 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 397 | 10.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 452 | 11.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 427 | 11.05% |
| 15 to 19 | 386 | 9.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 351 | 9.08% |
| 25 to 29 | 328 | 8.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 256 | 6.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 219 | 5.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 227 | 5.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 219 | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 | 157 | 4.06% |
| 55 to 59 | 121 | 3.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 2.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 48 | 1.24% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 1.09% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 0.41% |
| Total | 3,865 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 2 fell from 3,595 in 1990 to 3,276 in 2020, a decrease of 319 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.42%, or a decrease of 589 people, from the previous population of 3,865 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,595 | – | |
| 3,604 | 0.05% | |
| 3,666 | 0.37% | |
| 4,201 | 1.90% | |
| 4,286 | 0.73% | |
| 3,865 | -1.95% | |
| 3,276 | -3.42% |
Location
Barangay 2 is situated at approximately 10.6834, 122.9506, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 2.1 meters or 6.9 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 2 is composed of five puroks:
- Purok Balinday
- Purok Kagaykay
- Purok Lampirong
- Purok Sigay
- Purok Tahong
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 2 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.