Nanca, Municipality of Enrique B. Magalona, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Enrique B. Magalona |
| Postal code | 6118 |
| Population (2020) | 3,405 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8546, 123.0367 (10° 51' North, 123° 2' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 20.0 meters (65.6 feet) |
Nanca is a barangay in the municipality of Enrique B. Magalona, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,405. This represented 5.30% of the total population of Enrique B. Magalona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nanca in the 2015 Census was 2,981 broken down into 811 households or an average of 3.68 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,214 | 394 | 5.62 | |
| 2,493 | 466 | 5.35 | |
| 2,517 | 506 | 4.97 | |
| 2,533 | 530 | 4.78 | |
| 2,820 | 605 | 4.66 | |
| 2,981 | 811 | 3.68 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nanca is 5 to 9, with 345 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 26 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 64 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 295 | 9.84% |
| 5 to 9 | 345 | 11.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 312 | 10.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 271 | 9.04% |
| 20 to 24 | 234 | 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 232 | 7.74% |
| 30 to 34 | 207 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 184 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 5.37% |
| 45 to 49 | 159 | 5.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 134 | 4.47% |
| 55 to 59 | 132 | 4.40% |
| 60 to 64 | 102 | 3.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 56 | 1.87% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 34 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 26 | 0.87% |
| Total | 2,999 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nanca grew from 2,214 in 1990 to 3,405 in 2020, an increase of 1,191 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.71%, or an increase of 406 people, from the previous population of 2,999 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,214 | – | |
| 2,493 | 2.25% | |
| 2,517 | 0.21% | |
| 2,533 | 0.09% | |
| 2,820 | 3.98% | |
| 2,999 | 1.18% | |
| 3,405 | 2.71% |
Location
Nanca is situated at approximately 10.8546, 123.0367, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 20.0 meters or 65.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nanca 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.