Tamlang, City of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Escalante |
| Postal code | 6124 |
| Population (2020) | 2,300 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8149, 123.4317 (10° 49' North, 123° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 99.6 meters (326.8 feet) |
Tamlang is a barangay in the city of Escalante, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,300. This represented 2.39% of the total population of Escalante.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tamlang in the 2015 Census was 2,371 broken down into 607 households or an average of 3.91 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,961 | 376 | 5.22 | |
| 2,163 | 423 | 5.11 | |
| 2,148 | 435 | 4.94 | |
| 2,396 | 492 | 4.87 | |
| 2,437 | 529 | 4.61 | |
| 2,371 | 607 | 3.91 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tamlang is 10 to 14, with 273 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 1.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 184 | 7.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 256 | 10.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 273 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 270 | 11.17% |
| 20 to 24 | 190 | 7.86% |
| 25 to 29 | 176 | 7.28% |
| 30 to 34 | 206 | 8.52% |
| 35 to 39 | 160 | 6.62% |
| 40 to 44 | 145 | 6.00% |
| 45 to 49 | 111 | 4.59% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 3.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 88 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 53 | 2.19% |
| 70 to 74 | 41 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.74% |
| Total | 2,417 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tamlang grew from 1,961 in 1990 to 2,300 in 2020, an increase of 339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.04%, or a decrease of 117 people, from the previous population of 2,417 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,961 | – | |
| 2,163 | 1.85% | |
| 2,148 | -0.15% | |
| 2,396 | 1.52% | |
| 2,437 | 0.62% | |
| 2,417 | -0.16% | |
| 2,300 | -1.04% |
Location
Tamlang is situated at approximately 10.8149, 123.4317, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 99.6 meters or 326.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tamlang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- General Luna, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Hacienda Fe, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Magsaysay (Binabongol), Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Paitan, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Malasibog, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Jonobjonob, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Lopez Jaena, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Libertad, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Binaguiohan, Escalante, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.