Bago, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 24 |
| Postal code | 6101 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 371.80 km2 (143.55 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 191,210 |
| Density (2020) | 514 / km2 (1,332 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 32' North, 122° 50' East (10.5389, 122.8366) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Bago is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 371.80 square kilometers or 143.55 square miles which constitutes 4.74% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 191,210. This represented 7.29% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 2.40% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 514 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,332 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bago has 24 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuanan | 3.11% | 5,951 | 5,700 | 4.40% | 0.91% |
| Alianza | 1.66% | 3,170 | 3,211 | -1.28% | -0.27% |
| Atipuluan | 2.06% | 3,944 | 4,269 | -7.61% | -1.65% |
| Bacong-Montilla | 4.30% | 8,219 | 7,844 | 4.78% | 0.99% |
| Bagroy | 0.88% | 1,684 | 1,694 | -0.59% | -0.12% |
| Balingasag | 2.52% | 4,822 | 4,498 | 7.20% | 1.47% |
| Binubuhan | 3.10% | 5,935 | 5,581 | 6.34% | 1.30% |
| Busay | 3.83% | 7,320 | 6,806 | 7.55% | 1.54% |
| Calumangan | 5.00% | 9,568 | 7,929 | 20.67% | 4.03% |
| Caridad | 2.01% | 3,837 | 4,001 | -4.10% | -0.88% |
| Dulao | 5.30% | 10,129 | 10,111 | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Ilijan | 1.84% | 3,518 | 3,009 | 16.92% | 3.34% |
| Jorge L. Araneta | 5.86% | 11,213 | 9,457 | 18.57% | 3.65% |
| Lag-asan | 6.72% | 12,854 | 11,784 | 9.08% | 1.85% |
| Ma-ao Barrio | 9.40% | 17,975 | 15,713 | 14.40% | 2.87% |
| Mailum | 5.18% | 9,898 | 8,844 | 11.92% | 2.40% |
| Malingin | 3.70% | 7,070 | 6,649 | 6.33% | 1.30% |
| Napoles | 3.89% | 7,440 | 6,564 | 13.35% | 2.67% |
| Pacol | 2.30% | 4,396 | 3,960 | 11.01% | 2.22% |
| Poblacion | 6.02% | 11,511 | 11,224 | 2.56% | 0.53% |
| Sagasa | 2.52% | 4,821 | 4,385 | 9.94% | 2.02% |
| Sampinit | 5.07% | 9,696 | 6,832 | 41.92% | 7.65% |
| Tabunan | 4.90% | 9,365 | 6,224 | 50.47% | 8.98% |
| Taloc | 8.82% | 16,874 | 14,692 | 14.85% | 2.96% |
| Bago Total | 191,210 | 170,981 | 11.83% | 2.38% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bago for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱708,730,573.12.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 525,565,876.60 | – |
| 2010 | 546,004,408.06 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 581,974,808.22 | 6.59% |
| 2012 | 517,573,051.80 | -11.07% |
| 2013 | 543,762,517.20 | 5.06% |
| 2014 | 592,733,910.72 | 9.01% |
| 2015 | 686,107,463.49 | 15.75% |
| 2016 | 708,730,573.12 | 3.30% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bago in the 2015 Census was 170,447 broken down into 39,949 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122,717 | 22,354 | 5.49 | |
| 132,180 | 25,279 | 5.23 | |
| 141,637 | 27,965 | 5.06 | |
| 159,645 | 32,309 | 4.94 | |
| 162,824 | 36,078 | 4.51 | |
| 170,447 | 39,949 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bago is 5 to 9, with 18,120 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,657 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 3,296 | 1.93% |
| 1 to 4 | 13,814 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 18,120 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 17,845 | 10.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 16,876 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 15,683 | 9.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 13,312 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 11,721 | 6.86% |
| 35 to 39 | 10,774 | 6.30% |
| 40 to 44 | 10,121 | 5.92% |
| 45 to 49 | 9,469 | 5.54% |
| 50 to 54 | 8,249 | 4.82% |
| 55 to 59 | 6,929 | 4.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 5,176 | 3.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,628 | 2.12% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,524 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,787 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 1,657 | 0.97% |
| Total | 170,981 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bago grew from 23,630 in 1903 to 191,210 in 2020, an increase of 167,580 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.38%, or an increase of 20,229 people, from the previous population of 170,981 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 23,630 | – | |
| 26,262 | 0.67% | |
| 53,874 | 3.66% | |
| 56,693 | 0.52% | |
| 58,834 | 0.33% | |
| 71,653 | 1.95% | |
| 89,213 | 4.50% | |
| 99,631 | 2.23% | |
| 122,863 | 2.12% | |
| 132,338 | 1.40% | |
| 141,721 | 1.48% | |
| 159,933 | 1.68% | |
| 163,045 | 0.70% | |
| 170,981 | 0.91% | |
| 191,210 | 2.38% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bago for the year 2019 was 100,368, broken down into 49,031 males and 51,337 females.
Location
The city center of Bago is situated at approximately 10° 32' North, 122° 50' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bago are La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Silay, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, and Canlaon, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, San Lorenzo, Guimaras, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, and Sibunag, Guimaras. Its distance from the national capital is 491.53 kilometers (305.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, 4.26 kilometers (2.65 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S58°W)
- Valladolid, Negros Occidental, 8.68 kilometers (5.39 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 13.52 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- San Lorenzo, Guimaras, 17.07 kilometers (10.61 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N70°W)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the South (S11°E)
- Sibunag, Guimaras, 22.92 kilometers (14.24 miles) to the West (S80°W)
Nearest cities
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 15.69 kilometers (9.75 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Bacolod, 19.70 kilometers (12.24 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 26.18 kilometers (16.27 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N33°E)
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 32.28 kilometers (20.06 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Iloilo City, 34.42 kilometers (21.39 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N58°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 45.08 kilometers (28.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S68°E)
Distance from Manila: 491.53 kilometers (305.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N24°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.