Tigbon, 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) | 1,265 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6124, 123.4468 (10° 37' North, 123° 27' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 278.9 meters (915.0 feet) |
Tigbon is a barangay in the municipality of Calatrava, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,265. This represented 1.53% of the total population of Calatrava.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tigbon in the 2015 Census was 1,331 broken down into 314 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,412 | 298 | 4.74 | |
| 1,603 | 351 | 4.57 | |
| 1,514 | 311 | 4.87 | |
| 1,357 | 279 | 4.86 | |
| 1,278 | 309 | 4.14 | |
| 1,331 | 314 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tigbon is 10 to 14, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 32 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 123 | 9.04% |
| 5 to 9 | 158 | 11.62% |
| 10 to 14 | 166 | 12.21% |
| 15 to 19 | 134 | 9.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 116 | 8.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 77 | 5.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 71 | 5.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 76 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 57 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 56 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 5.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 3.82% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 1.84% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 2.28% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.88% |
| Total | 1,360 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tigbon fell from 1,412 in 1990 to 1,265 in 2020, a decrease of 147 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.51%, or a decrease of 95 people, from the previous population of 1,360 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,412 | – | |
| 1,603 | 2.41% | |
| 1,514 | -1.22% | |
| 1,357 | -1.50% | |
| 1,354 | -0.08% | |
| 1,360 | 0.08% | |
| 1,265 | -1.51% |
Location
Tigbon is situated at approximately 10.6124, 123.4468, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 278.9 meters or 915.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tigbon 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.