Poblacion West, Municipality of Candoni, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Candoni |
| Postal code | 6110 |
| Population (2020) | 3,822 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8307, 122.6394 (9° 50' North, 122° 38' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 176.4 meters (578.7 feet) |
Poblacion West is a barangay in the municipality of Candoni, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,822. This represented 16.09% of the total population of Candoni.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion West in the 2015 Census was 3,280 broken down into 739 households or an average of 4.44 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,191 | 390 | 5.62 | |
| 2,513 | 480 | 5.24 | |
| 2,867 | 561 | 5.11 | |
| 3,425 | 696 | 4.92 | |
| 3,375 | 706 | 4.78 | |
| 3,280 | 739 | 4.44 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion West is 15 to 19, with 377 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 43 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 53 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 284 | 8.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 373 | 11.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 360 | 10.98% |
| 15 to 19 | 377 | 11.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 312 | 9.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 245 | 7.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 199 | 6.07% |
| 35 to 39 | 175 | 5.34% |
| 40 to 44 | 173 | 5.27% |
| 45 to 49 | 146 | 4.45% |
| 50 to 54 | 146 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 143 | 4.36% |
| 60 to 64 | 87 | 2.65% |
| 65 to 69 | 75 | 2.29% |
| 70 to 74 | 43 | 1.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 45 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 1.34% |
| Total | 3,280 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion West grew from 2,191 in 1990 to 3,822 in 2020, an increase of 1,631 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.27%, or an increase of 542 people, from the previous population of 3,280 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,191 | – | |
| 2,513 | 2.60% | |
| 2,867 | 2.87% | |
| 3,425 | 2.48% | |
| 3,375 | -0.53% | |
| 3,280 | -0.54% | |
| 3,822 | 3.27% |
Location
Poblacion West is situated at approximately 9.8307, 122.6394, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 176.4 meters or 578.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion West 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.