Dancalan, 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) | 8,276 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9821, 122.7383 (9° 59' North, 122° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.5 meters (34.4 feet) |
Dancalan is a barangay in the municipality of Ilog, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 8,276. This represented 13.83% of the total population of Ilog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Dancalan in the 2015 Census was 7,832 broken down into 1,737 households or an average of 4.51 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6,838 | 1,211 | 5.65 | |
| 6,603 | 1,273 | 5.19 | |
| 6,352 | 1,231 | 5.16 | |
| 7,880 | 1,509 | 5.22 | |
| 8,155 | 1,681 | 4.85 | |
| 7,832 | 1,737 | 4.51 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Dancalan is 15 to 19, with 874 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 97 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 140 | 1.79% |
| 1 to 4 | 652 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 813 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 835 | 10.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 874 | 11.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 765 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 600 | 7.65% |
| 30 to 34 | 510 | 6.51% |
| 35 to 39 | 425 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 418 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 428 | 5.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 329 | 4.20% |
| 55 to 59 | 305 | 3.89% |
| 60 to 64 | 251 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 170 | 2.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 127 | 1.62% |
| 75 to 79 | 100 | 1.28% |
| 80 and over | 97 | 1.24% |
| Total | 7,839 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Dancalan grew from 6,840 in 1990 to 8,276 in 2020, an increase of 1,436 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.15%, or an increase of 437 people, from the previous population of 7,839 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,840 | – | |
| 6,610 | -0.64% | |
| 6,355 | -0.84% | |
| 7,880 | 3.01% | |
| 8,155 | 1.26% | |
| 7,839 | -0.75% | |
| 8,276 | 1.15% |
Location
Dancalan is situated at approximately 9.9821, 122.7383, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.5 meters or 34.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Dancalan 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.