Menchaca, Municipality of Calatrava, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Calatrava |
| Postal code | 6126 |
| Population (2020) | 1,205 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6469, 123.4149 (10° 39' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 255.1 meters (836.9 feet) |
Menchaca is a barangay in the municipality of Calatrava, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,205. This represented 1.46% of the total population of Calatrava.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Menchaca in the 2015 Census was 1,463 broken down into 311 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,142 | 234 | 4.88 | |
| 933 | 239 | 3.90 | |
| 1,204 | 244 | 4.93 | |
| 1,274 | 244 | 5.22 | |
| 1,269 | 270 | 4.70 | |
| 1,463 | 311 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Menchaca is 15 to 19, with 201 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.32% |
| 1 to 4 | 140 | 9.57% |
| 5 to 9 | 163 | 11.14% |
| 10 to 14 | 189 | 12.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 201 | 13.74% |
| 20 to 24 | 141 | 9.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 6.84% |
| 30 to 34 | 87 | 5.95% |
| 35 to 39 | 76 | 5.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 63 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 49 | 3.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 37 | 2.53% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.94% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 1.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 1.16% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,463 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Menchaca grew from 1,142 in 1990 to 1,205 in 2020, an increase of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.00%, or a decrease of 258 people, from the previous population of 1,463 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,142 | – | |
| 933 | -3.72% | |
| 1,204 | 5.62% | |
| 1,274 | 0.78% | |
| 1,269 | -0.14% | |
| 1,463 | 2.75% | |
| 1,205 | -4.00% |
Location
Menchaca is situated at approximately 10.6469, 123.4149, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 255.1 meters or 836.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Menchaca 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.