Banga, Municipality of Candoni, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Candoni |
| Postal code | 6110 |
| Population (2020) | 1,553 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8321, 122.5969 (9° 50' North, 122° 36' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 176.6 meters (579.4 feet) |
Banga is a barangay in the municipality of Candoni, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,553. This represented 6.54% of the total population of Candoni.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banga in the 2015 Census was 1,853 broken down into 410 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,611 | 283 | 5.69 | |
| 1,590 | 301 | 5.28 | |
| 1,943 | 357 | 5.44 | |
| 2,106 | 413 | 5.10 | |
| 1,961 | 398 | 4.93 | |
| 1,853 | 410 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banga is 10 to 14, with 225 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 44 | 2.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 173 | 9.34% |
| 5 to 9 | 224 | 12.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 225 | 12.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 206 | 11.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 8.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 132 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 118 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 94 | 5.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 115 | 6.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 78 | 4.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 89 | 4.80% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 3.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 52 | 2.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 1.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.70% |
| Total | 1,853 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banga fell from 1,640 in 1990 to 1,553 in 2020, a decrease of 87 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.65%, or a decrease of 300 people, from the previous population of 1,853 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,640 | – | |
| 1,590 | -0.58% | |
| 1,943 | 4.39% | |
| 2,106 | 1.12% | |
| 1,961 | -2.56% | |
| 1,853 | -1.07% | |
| 1,553 | -3.65% |
Location
Banga is situated at approximately 9.8321, 122.5969, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 176.6 meters or 579.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banga 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.