Barangay 38, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 455 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6628, 122.9467 (10° 40' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.6 meters (34.8 feet) |
Barangay 38, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 455. This represented 0.08% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 38 in the 2015 Census was 849 broken down into 167 households or an average of 5.08 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,776 | 377 | 4.71 | |
| 1,160 | 233 | 4.98 | |
| 860 | 171 | 5.03 | |
| 774 | 196 | 3.95 | |
| 953 | 195 | 4.89 | |
| 849 | 167 | 5.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 38 is 20 to 24, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 2.36% |
| 1 to 4 | 53 | 6.24% |
| 5 to 9 | 69 | 8.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 6.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 90 | 10.60% |
| 20 to 24 | 114 | 13.43% |
| 25 to 29 | 83 | 9.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 8.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 3.65% |
| 50 to 54 | 31 | 3.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 3.06% |
| 65 to 69 | 27 | 3.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.00% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 1.30% |
| Total | 849 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 38 fell from 1,776 in 1990 to 455 in 2020, a decrease of 1,321 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 12.30%, or a decrease of 394 people, from the previous population of 849 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,776 | – | |
| 1,165 | -7.60% | |
| 867 | -6.14% | |
| 774 | -1.55% | |
| 953 | 7.87% | |
| 849 | -2.18% | |
| 455 | -12.30% |
Location
Barangay 38 is situated at approximately 10.6628, 122.9467, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.6 meters or 34.8 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 38 is composed of four puroks:
- Purok Adelfa
- Purok Camia
- Purok Ilang-ilang
- Purok Sampaguita
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 38 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.