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 (2007) | 189.96 km2 (73.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 67,270 |
| Density (2015) | 354 / km2 (917 / 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 2.43% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 67,270. This represented 2.69% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.89% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 354 inhabitants per square kilometer or 917 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Binalbagan has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2015) | Population (2015) | Population (2010) | Change (2010‑2015) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2010‑2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amontay | 4.13% | 2,775 | 2,658 | 4.40% | 0.82% |
| Bagroy | 3.81% | 2,565 | 2,456 | 4.44% | 0.83% |
| Bi‑ao | 11.24% | 7,559 | 7,117 | 6.21% | 1.15% |
| Canmoros | 6.10% | 4,104 | 3,824 | 7.32% | 1.35% |
| Enclaro | 11.88% | 7,990 | 7,446 | 7.31% | 1.35% |
| Marina | 2.59% | 1,745 | 1,835 | -4.90% | -0.95% |
| Paglaum | 4.53% | 3,044 | 2,942 | 3.47% | 0.65% |
| Payao | 15.15% | 10,191 | 9,900 | 2.94% | 0.55% |
| Progreso | 5.54% | 3,730 | 3,781 | -1.35% | -0.26% |
| San Jose | 6.07% | 4,080 | 3,940 | 3.55% | 0.67% |
| San Juan | 2.67% | 1,795 | 1,530 | 17.32% | 3.09% |
| San Pedro | 5.06% | 3,403 | 3,443 | -1.16% | -0.22% |
| San Teodoro | 3.11% | 2,089 | 2,395 | -12.78% | -2.57% |
| San Vicente | 3.94% | 2,652 | 2,709 | -2.10% | -0.40% |
| Santo Rosario | 4.54% | 3,056 | 3,326 | -8.12% | -1.60% |
| Santol | 9.65% | 6,492 | 6,129 | 5.92% | 1.10% |
| Binalbagan Total | 67,270 | 65,431 | 2.81% | 0.53% | |
Economy
According to the Bureau of Local Government Finance, 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
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) |
|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,437 |
| 1 to 4 | 5,436 |
| 5 to 9 | 7,491 |
| 10 to 14 | 7,326 |
| 15 to 19 | 6,962 |
| 20 to 24 | 5,908 |
| 25 to 29 | 5,151 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,646 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,130 |
| 40 to 44 | 3,685 |
| 45 to 49 | 3,502 |
| 50 to 54 | 3,037 |
| 55 to 59 | 2,704 |
| 60 to 64 | 2,093 |
| 65 to 69 | 1,447 |
| 70 to 74 | 973 |
| 75 to 79 | 734 |
| 80 and over | 608 |
| Total | 67,270 |
Historical population
The population of Binalbagan grew from 31,160 in 1960 to 67,270 in 2015, an increase of 36,110 people. The latest census figures in 2015 denote a positive growth rate of 0.53%, or an increase of 1,839 people, from the previous population of 65,431 in 2010.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 31,160 | – | |
| 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% |
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, Kabankalan, La Carlota, Bago, Canlaon, and Guihulngan. The nearest municipalities are Hinigaran, Isabela, Pontevedra, La Castellana, Ilog, and San Enrique. Its distance from the national capital is 527.53 kilometers (327.79 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, 8.69 kilometers (5.40 miles) to the North (N10°W)
- Isabela, Negros Occidental, 13.44 kilometers (8.35 miles) to the East (N87°E)
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 18.92 kilometers (11.76 miles) to the North (N2°E)
- La Castellana, Negros Occidental, 21.82 kilometers (13.56 miles) to the Northeast (N50°E)
- Ilog, Negros Occidental, 21.91 kilometers (13.61 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S29°W)
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 23.84 kilometers (14.82 miles) to the North (N3°W)
Nearest cities
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 10.72 kilometers (6.66 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 23.46 kilometers (14.58 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 26.03 kilometers (16.17 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N14°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 37.97 kilometers (23.60 miles) to the North (N5°W)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 44.56 kilometers (27.69 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N62°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 45.43 kilometers (28.23 miles) to the East (S79°E)
Distance from Manila: 527.53 kilometers (327.79 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
National rankings
- Population (2015): 67,270, ranked 306 out of 1,634
- Land area (2007): 73.34 square kilometers, ranked 556 out of 1,634
- Population density (2015): 354 inhabitants per square kilometer, ranked 536 out of 1,634
- Annual population growth rate (2010 to 2015): 0.53%, ranked 970 out of 1,634
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages) and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- 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.