Jorge L. Araneta, City of Bago, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Bago |
| Postal code | 6101 |
| Population (2020) | 11,213 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4765, 122.9466 (10° 29' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 28.8 meters (94.5 feet) |
Jorge L. Araneta, formerly Ma-ao Central, is a barangay in the city of Bago, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,213. This represented 5.86% of the total population of Bago.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Jorge L. Araneta in the 2015 Census was 9,456 broken down into 2,317 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,504 | 1,934 | 5.43 | |
| 8,631 | 1,699 | 5.08 | |
| 9,479 | 1,925 | 4.92 | |
| 10,378 | 2,170 | 4.78 | |
| 10,346 | 2,328 | 4.44 | |
| 9,456 | 2,317 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Jorge L. Araneta is 5 to 9, with 993 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 119 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 178 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 726 | 7.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 993 | 10.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 924 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 942 | 9.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 879 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 693 | 7.33% |
| 30 to 34 | 590 | 6.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 535 | 5.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 518 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 564 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 518 | 5.48% |
| 55 to 59 | 413 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 304 | 3.21% |
| 65 to 69 | 236 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 181 | 1.91% |
| 75 to 79 | 144 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 119 | 1.26% |
| Total | 9,457 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Jorge L. Araneta grew from 10,507 in 1990 to 11,213 in 2020, an increase of 706 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.65%, or an increase of 1,756 people, from the previous population of 9,457 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,507 | – | |
| 8,674 | -3.53% | |
| 9,479 | 1.92% | |
| 10,398 | 1.28% | |
| 10,358 | -0.14% | |
| 9,457 | -1.72% | |
| 11,213 | 3.65% |
Location
Jorge L. Araneta is situated at approximately 10.4765, 122.9466, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 28.8 meters or 94.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Jorge L. Araneta 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.