Elihan, Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Cauayan |
| Postal code | 6112 |
| Population (2020) | 1,719 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8380, 122.3817 (9° 50' North, 122° 23' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.5 meters (31.2 feet) |
Elihan is a barangay in the municipality of Cauayan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,719. This represented 1.58% of the total population of Cauayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Elihan in the 2015 Census was 1,486 broken down into 327 households or an average of 4.54 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,243 | 225 | 5.52 | |
| 1,157 | 237 | 4.88 | |
| 1,267 | 231 | 5.48 | |
| 1,392 | 272 | 5.12 | |
| 1,535 | 324 | 4.74 | |
| 1,486 | 327 | 4.54 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Elihan is 5 to 9, with 188 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 2.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 160 | 10.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 188 | 12.65% |
| 10 to 14 | 167 | 11.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 160 | 10.77% |
| 20 to 24 | 124 | 8.34% |
| 25 to 29 | 96 | 6.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 84 | 5.65% |
| 35 to 39 | 90 | 6.06% |
| 40 to 44 | 55 | 3.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 4.31% |
| 50 to 54 | 68 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 61 | 4.10% |
| 60 to 64 | 43 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 1.75% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 23 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 23 | 1.55% |
| Total | 1,486 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Elihan grew from 1,243 in 1990 to 1,719 in 2020, an increase of 476 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.11%, or an increase of 233 people, from the previous population of 1,486 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,243 | – | |
| 1,157 | -1.33% | |
| 1,267 | 1.97% | |
| 1,392 | 1.31% | |
| 1,535 | 3.62% | |
| 1,486 | -0.62% | |
| 1,719 | 3.11% |
Location
Elihan is situated at approximately 9.8380, 122.3817, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.5 meters or 31.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Elihan 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.