Barangay 26, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 1,411 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6658, 122.9545 (10° 40' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.8 meters (55.1 feet) |
Barangay 26, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,411. This represented 0.23% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 26 in the 2015 Census was 1,735 broken down into 439 households or an average of 3.95 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,330 | 456 | 5.11 | |
| 1,942 | 391 | 4.97 | |
| 1,716 | 369 | 4.65 | |
| 1,854 | 439 | 4.22 | |
| 1,667 | 375 | 4.45 | |
| 1,735 | 439 | 3.95 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Barangay 26 are in the ranges 10 to 14, and 15 to 19, with 168 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 30 | 1.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 7.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 9.39% |
| 10 to 14 | 168 | 9.68% |
| 15 to 19 | 168 | 9.68% |
| 20 to 24 | 155 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 152 | 8.76% |
| 30 to 34 | 126 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 124 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 111 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 95 | 5.48% |
| 50 to 54 | 71 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 3.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 28 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.81% |
| Total | 1,735 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 26 fell from 2,330 in 1990 to 1,411 in 2020, a decrease of 919 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.26%, or a decrease of 324 people, from the previous population of 1,735 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,330 | – | |
| 1,942 | -3.35% | |
| 1,716 | -2.62% | |
| 1,854 | 1.07% | |
| 1,668 | -3.78% | |
| 1,735 | 0.75% | |
| 1,411 | -4.26% |
Location
Barangay 26 is situated at approximately 10.6658, 122.9545, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.8 meters or 55.1 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 26 is composed of four puroks:
- Balik-gugma
- Masanag II
- Masanag Uno
- Nagabinuligay
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 26 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.