Barangay IV, Municipality of Hinigaran, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinigaran |
| Postal code | 6106 |
| Population (2020) | 1,732 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.2734, 122.8517 (10° 16' North, 122° 51' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.1 meters (23.3 feet) |
Barangay IV, 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 1,732. This represented 1.95% of the total population of Hinigaran.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay IV in the 2015 Census was 2,035 broken down into 497 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,834 | 494 | 5.74 | |
| 2,646 | 483 | 5.48 | |
| 2,291 | 422 | 5.43 | |
| 2,328 | 450 | 5.17 | |
| 2,194 | 428 | 5.13 | |
| 2,035 | 497 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Barangay IV are in the ranges 20 to 24, and 25 to 29, with 189 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 17 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 17 | 0.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 6.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 7.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 171 | 8.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 182 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 189 | 9.29% |
| 25 to 29 | 189 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 128 | 6.29% |
| 35 to 39 | 144 | 7.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 113 | 5.55% |
| 45 to 49 | 134 | 6.58% |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 5.65% |
| 55 to 59 | 98 | 4.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 4.32% |
| 65 to 69 | 60 | 2.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 2.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 1.92% |
| 80 and over | 29 | 1.43% |
| Total | 2,035 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay IV fell from 2,834 in 1990 to 1,732 in 2020, a decrease of 1,102 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.34%, or a decrease of 303 people, from the previous population of 2,035 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,834 | – | |
| 2,646 | -1.28% | |
| 2,291 | -3.04% | |
| 2,328 | 0.22% | |
| 2,208 | -1.91% | |
| 2,035 | -1.54% | |
| 1,732 | -3.34% |
Location
Barangay IV is situated at approximately 10.2734, 122.8517, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.1 meters or 23.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay IV 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.