Damutan, Municipality of Hinoba-an, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Hinoba-An |
| Postal code | 6114 |
| Population (2020) | 1,795 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6010, 122.6194 (9° 36' North, 122° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 309.3 meters (1,014.8 feet) |
Damutan is a barangay in the municipality of Hinoba-An, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,795. This represented 2.95% of the total population of Hinoba-an.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Damutan in the 2015 Census was 1,610 broken down into 312 households or an average of 5.16 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 | 27 | 5.44 | |
| 499 | 99 | 5.04 | |
| 1,115 | 203 | 5.49 | |
| 1,100 | 211 | 5.21 | |
| 1,435 | 275 | 5.22 | |
| 1,610 | 312 | 5.16 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Damutan is 5 to 9, with 227 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.17% |
| 1 to 4 | 193 | 11.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 227 | 14.10% |
| 10 to 14 | 221 | 13.73% |
| 15 to 19 | 175 | 10.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 136 | 8.45% |
| 25 to 29 | 103 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 93 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 111 | 6.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 73 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 77 | 4.78% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 3.29% |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 1.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 31 | 1.93% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 0.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 0.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.62% |
| Total | 1,610 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Damutan grew from 147 in 1990 to 1,795 in 2020, an increase of 1,648 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.32%, or an increase of 185 people, from the previous population of 1,610 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 147 | – | |
| 500 | 25.78% | |
| 1,115 | 18.76% | |
| 1,100 | -0.19% | |
| 1,435 | 10.16% | |
| 1,610 | 2.21% | |
| 1,795 | 2.32% |
Location
Damutan is situated at approximately 9.6010, 122.6194, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 309.3 meters or 1,014.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Damutan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Sangke, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Culipapa, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Daug, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Bulwangan, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Asia, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Po-ok, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- San Rafael, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Talacagay, Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental
- Tayawan, Bayawan, Negros Oriental
- Pinggot, Ilog, Negros Occidental
- Gatuslao, Candoni, Negros Occidental
- Cabatuanan, Basay, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.