Tanza, 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) | 2,756 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8363, 123.0106 (10° 50' North, 123° 1' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.9 meters (52.2 feet) |
Tanza 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 2,756. This represented 4.29% of the total population of Enrique B. Magalona.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tanza in the 2015 Census was 3,531 broken down into 917 households or an average of 3.85 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,257 | 597 | 5.46 | |
| 3,487 | 661 | 5.28 | |
| 3,617 | 731 | 4.95 | |
| 3,593 | 775 | 4.64 | |
| 3,685 | 786 | 4.69 | |
| 3,531 | 917 | 3.85 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tanza is 5 to 9, with 343 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 55 | 1.56% |
| 1 to 4 | 275 | 7.79% |
| 5 to 9 | 343 | 9.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 297 | 8.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 290 | 8.21% |
| 20 to 24 | 316 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 283 | 8.01% |
| 30 to 34 | 233 | 6.60% |
| 35 to 39 | 223 | 6.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 226 | 6.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 219 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 185 | 5.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 179 | 5.07% |
| 60 to 64 | 133 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 3.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 70 | 1.98% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 1.47% |
| 80 and over | 39 | 1.10% |
| Total | 3,531 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tanza fell from 3,257 in 1990 to 2,756 in 2020, a decrease of 501 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 5.08%, or a decrease of 775 people, from the previous population of 3,531 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,257 | – | |
| 3,487 | 1.29% | |
| 3,629 | 0.86% | |
| 3,593 | -0.14% | |
| 3,685 | 0.92% | |
| 3,531 | -0.81% | |
| 2,756 | -5.08% |
Location
Tanza is situated at approximately 10.8363, 123.0106, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.9 meters or 52.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tanza shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay VI Poblacion (Hawaiian), Silay, Negros Occidental
- Damgo, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- Cudangdang, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- Nanca, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- Tabigue, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- San Jose, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- Santo Niño, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.