Binalbagan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6107 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 189.96 km2 (73.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 71,407 |
| Density (2020) | 376 / km2 (974 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 12' North, 122° 52' East (10.1968, 122.8656) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.5 feet) |
Binalbagan is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 189.96 square kilometers or 73.34 square miles which constitutes 2.42% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 71,407. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.90% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 376 inhabitants per square kilometer or 974 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Binalbagan has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amontay | 4.23% | 3,018 | 2,775 | 8.76% | 1.78% |
| Bagroy | 3.28% | 2,340 | 2,565 | -8.77% | -1.91% |
| Bi-ao | 11.27% | 8,044 | 7,559 | 6.42% | 1.32% |
| Canmoros | 6.04% | 4,316 | 4,104 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Enclaro | 11.26% | 8,041 | 7,990 | 0.64% | 0.13% |
| Marina | 2.75% | 1,963 | 1,745 | 12.49% | 2.51% |
| Paglaum | 4.47% | 3,195 | 3,044 | 4.96% | 1.02% |
| Payao | 14.88% | 10,622 | 10,191 | 4.23% | 0.88% |
| Progreso | 6.47% | 4,622 | 3,730 | 23.91% | 4.62% |
| San Jose | 5.73% | 4,092 | 4,080 | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| San Juan | 2.41% | 1,720 | 1,795 | -4.18% | -0.89% |
| San Pedro | 5.24% | 3,744 | 3,403 | 10.02% | 2.03% |
| San Teodoro | 2.70% | 1,931 | 2,089 | -7.56% | -1.64% |
| San Vicente | 4.24% | 3,029 | 2,652 | 14.22% | 2.84% |
| Santo Rosario | 5.06% | 3,613 | 3,056 | 18.23% | 3.59% |
| Santol | 9.97% | 7,117 | 6,492 | 9.63% | 1.95% |
| Binalbagan Total | 71,407 | 67,270 | 6.15% | 1.26% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Binalbagan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱175,997,509.72.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 102,591,534.52 | – |
| 2010 | 112,110,619.89 | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 126,448,402.10 | 12.79% |
| 2012 | 129,341,933.68 | 2.29% |
| 2013 | 140,881,153.02 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 149,003,348.80 | 5.77% |
| 2015 | 169,681,575.25 | 13.88% |
| 2016 | 175,997,509.72 | 3.72% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Binalbagan in the 2015 Census was 67,136 broken down into 15,092 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,968 | 9,055 | 5.74 | |
| 54,558 | 10,277 | 5.31 | |
| 58,252 | 11,092 | 5.25 | |
| 64,697 | 12,837 | 5.04 | |
| 65,395 | 13,337 | 4.90 | |
| 67,136 | 15,092 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Binalbagan is 5 to 9, with 7,491 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 608 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,437 | 2.14% |
| 1 to 4 | 5,436 | 8.08% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,491 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,326 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,962 | 10.35% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,908 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,151 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,646 | 6.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 4,130 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,685 | 5.48% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,502 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,037 | 4.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,704 | 4.02% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,093 | 3.11% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,447 | 2.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 973 | 1.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 734 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 608 | 0.90% |
| Total | 67,270 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Binalbagan grew from 10,599 in 1903 to 71,407 in 2020, an increase of 60,808 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.26%, or an increase of 4,137 people, from the previous population of 67,270 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,599 | – | |
| 8,966 | -1.05% | |
| 18,112 | 3.58% | |
| 19,748 | 0.89% | |
| 31,160 | 4.09% | |
| 36,765 | 1.63% | |
| 43,968 | 3.66% | |
| 49,428 | 2.37% | |
| 52,073 | 0.52% | |
| 54,664 | 0.91% | |
| 58,280 | 1.38% | |
| 64,747 | 1.46% | |
| 65,431 | 0.38% | |
| 67,270 | 0.53% | |
| 71,407 | 1.26% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Binalbagan for the year 2019 was 43,656, broken down into 21,368 males and 22,288 females.
Location
The municipal center of Binalbagan is situated at approximately 10° 12' North, 122° 52' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.5 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 Binalbagan are Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, and Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, Isabela, Negros Occidental, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Ilog, Negros Occidental, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, and San Enrique, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 527.61 kilometers (327.84 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, 8.70 kilometers (5.40 miles) to the North (N7°W)
- Isabela, Negros Occidental, 14.00 kilometers (8.70 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 19.67 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- Ilog, Negros Occidental, 21.38 kilometers (13.28 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- La Castellana, Negros Occidental, 22.43 kilometers (13.94 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 24.75 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 10.45 kilometers (6.49 miles) to the South (S6°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 23.04 kilometers (14.31 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 26.46 kilometers (16.44 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 38.24 kilometers (23.76 miles) to the North (N4°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 44.56 kilometers (27.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N61°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 45.77 kilometers (28.44 miles) to the East (S80°E)
Distance from Manila: 527.61 kilometers (327.84 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°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.