Barangay 23, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 632 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6667, 122.9562 (10° 40' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.0 meters (59.1 feet) |
Barangay 23, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 632. This represented 0.11% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 23 in the 2015 Census was 956 broken down into 225 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,106 | 428 | 4.92 | |
| 1,597 | 327 | 4.88 | |
| 1,048 | 218 | 4.81 | |
| 1,053 | 256 | 4.11 | |
| 802 | 183 | 4.38 | |
| 956 | 225 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 23 is 20 to 24, with 116 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 5.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 70 | 7.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 89 | 9.31% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 9.41% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 12.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 10.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 55 | 5.75% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 5.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 6.28% |
| 55 to 59 | 44 | 4.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 40 | 4.18% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 10 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.57% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.57% |
| Total | 956 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 23 fell from 2,125 in 1990 to 632 in 2020, a decrease of 1,493 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 8.34%, or a decrease of 324 people, from the previous population of 956 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,125 | – | |
| 1,597 | -5.21% | |
| 1,048 | -8.64% | |
| 1,076 | 0.36% | |
| 802 | -10.15% | |
| 956 | 3.40% | |
| 632 | -8.34% |
Location
Barangay 23 is situated at approximately 10.6667, 122.9562, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.0 meters or 59.1 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 23 is composed of four puroks:
- Purok Gahili-ugyon
- Purok Maninangpanon
- Purok Masinulondon
- Purok Nagabinuligay
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 23 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.