Barangay 7, City of Bacolod
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Bacolod |
| Postal code | 6100 |
| Population (2020) | 2,407 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6779, 122.9568 (10° 41' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.3 meters (33.8 feet) |
Barangay 7, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Bacolod. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,407. This represented 0.40% of the total population of Bacolod.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 3,032 broken down into 595 households or an average of 5.10 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,101 | 761 | 5.39 | |
| 3,990 | 750 | 5.32 | |
| 3,402 | 674 | 5.05 | |
| 3,584 | 688 | 5.21 | |
| 3,273 | 770 | 4.25 | |
| 3,032 | 595 | 5.10 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 7 is 25 to 29, with 308 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 47 | 1.55% |
| 1 to 4 | 207 | 6.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 281 | 9.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 209 | 6.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 305 | 10.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 307 | 10.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 308 | 10.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 260 | 8.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 198 | 6.52% |
| 40 to 44 | 151 | 4.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 169 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 161 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 152 | 5.01% |
| 60 to 64 | 130 | 4.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 63 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.15% |
| 75 to 79 | 26 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.86% |
| Total | 3,035 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay 7 fell from 4,101 in 1990 to 2,407 in 2020, a decrease of 1,694 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.76%, or a decrease of 628 people, from the previous population of 3,035 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,101 | – | |
| 4,035 | -0.30% | |
| 3,422 | -3.47% | |
| 3,584 | 0.64% | |
| 3,281 | -3.16% | |
| 3,035 | -1.47% | |
| 2,407 | -4.76% |
Location
Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 10.6779, 122.9568, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.3 meters or 33.8 feet above mean sea level.
Puroks
Barangay 7 is composed of five puroks:
- Purok Coca-cola
- Purok Magnolia
- Purok Repolyo
- Purok Sprite
- Purok Tangkong
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 7 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.