Salgan, Municipality of Maayon, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Maayon |
| Postal code | 5809 |
| Population (2020) | 1,343 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3689, 122.7769 (11° 22' North, 122° 47' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 21.0 meters (68.9 feet) |
Salgan is a barangay in the municipality of Maayon, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,343. This represented 3.26% of the total population of Maayon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Salgan in the 2015 Census was 1,424 broken down into 360 households or an average of 3.96 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 188 | 5.33 | |
| 1,269 | 244 | 5.20 | |
| 995 | 223 | 4.46 | |
| 1,224 | 263 | 4.65 | |
| 1,258 | 267 | 4.71 | |
| 1,424 | 360 | 3.96 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Salgan is 15 to 19, with 147 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 9.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 132 | 9.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 133 | 9.34% |
| 15 to 19 | 147 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 139 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 4.99% |
| 40 to 44 | 70 | 4.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 5.13% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 3.93% |
| 55 to 59 | 71 | 4.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 3.23% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 25 | 1.76% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 1.33% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.26% |
| Total | 1,424 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Salgan grew from 1,002 in 1990 to 1,343 in 2020, an increase of 341 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.23%, or a decrease of 81 people, from the previous population of 1,424 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | – | |
| 1,269 | 4.52% | |
| 995 | -5.08% | |
| 1,224 | 2.90% | |
| 1,258 | 1.00% | |
| 1,424 | 2.39% | |
| 1,343 | -1.23% |
Location
Salgan is situated at approximately 11.3689, 122.7769, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 21.0 meters or 68.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Salgan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.