Barangay I, Municipality of Hinigaran, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinigaran |
| Postal code | 6106 |
| Population (2020) | 3,342 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2758, 122.8521 (10° 17' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Barangay I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Hinigaran, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,342. This represented 3.76% of the total population of Hinigaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay I in the 2015 Census was 3,564 broken down into 751 households or an average of 4.75 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,375 | 602 | 5.61 | |
| 3,540 | 653 | 5.42 | |
| 3,267 | 635 | 5.14 | |
| 3,419 | 668 | 5.12 | |
| 3,468 | 701 | 4.95 | |
| 3,564 | 751 | 4.75 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay I is 5 to 9, with 366 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 27 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 1.40% |
| 1 to 4 | 256 | 7.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 366 | 10.27% |
| 10 to 14 | 354 | 9.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 303 | 8.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 291 | 8.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 332 | 9.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 276 | 7.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 264 | 7.41% |
| 40 to 44 | 203 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 188 | 5.27% |
| 50 to 54 | 185 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 167 | 4.69% |
| 60 to 64 | 112 | 3.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 88 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 53 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 49 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 27 | 0.76% |
| Total | 3,564 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay I fell from 3,375 in 1990 to 3,342 in 2020, a decrease of 33 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 1.34%, or a decrease of 222 people, from the previous population of 3,564 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,375 | – | |
| 3,540 | 0.90% | |
| 3,275 | -1.65% | |
| 3,419 | 0.60% | |
| 3,468 | 0.52% | |
| 3,564 | 0.52% | |
| 3,342 | -1.34% |
Location
Barangay I is situated at approximately 10.2758, 122.8521, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay I 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.