Bocana, Municipality of Ilog, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Ilog |
| Postal code | 6109 |
| Population (2020) | 4,040 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0117, 122.7216 (10° 1' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.0 meters (26.2 feet) |
Bocana is a barangay in the municipality of Ilog, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,040. This represented 6.75% of the total population of Ilog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bocana in the 2015 Census was 3,932 broken down into 952 households or an average of 4.13 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,620 | 766 | 6.03 | |
| 3,142 | 603 | 5.21 | |
| 4,214 | 801 | 5.26 | |
| 4,950 | 983 | 5.04 | |
| 3,587 | 756 | 4.74 | |
| 3,932 | 952 | 4.13 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bocana is 15 to 19, with 425 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 48 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 314 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 391 | 9.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 398 | 10.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 425 | 10.81% |
| 20 to 24 | 356 | 9.05% |
| 25 to 29 | 308 | 7.83% |
| 30 to 34 | 253 | 6.43% |
| 35 to 39 | 216 | 5.49% |
| 40 to 44 | 225 | 5.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 232 | 5.90% |
| 50 to 54 | 216 | 5.49% |
| 55 to 59 | 164 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 109 | 2.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 98 | 2.49% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 1.40% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 1.30% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 1.22% |
| Total | 3,932 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bocana fell from 4,629 in 1990 to 4,040 in 2020, a decrease of 589 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.57%, or an increase of 108 people, from the previous population of 3,932 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,629 | – | |
| 3,142 | -7.00% | |
| 4,215 | 6.50% | |
| 4,950 | 2.24% | |
| 3,587 | -11.06% | |
| 3,932 | 1.76% | |
| 4,040 | 0.57% |
Location
Bocana is situated at approximately 10.0117, 122.7216, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.0 meters or 26.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bocana 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.