Galicia, 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) | 4,605 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9827, 122.7193 (9° 59' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (40.0 feet) |
Galicia is a barangay in the municipality of Ilog, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,605. This represented 7.69% of the total population of Ilog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Galicia in the 2015 Census was 4,554 broken down into 987 households or an average of 4.61 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,047 | 513 | 5.94 | |
| 3,216 | 597 | 5.39 | |
| 2,957 | 519 | 5.70 | |
| 3,094 | 630 | 4.91 | |
| 4,180 | 897 | 4.66 | |
| 4,554 | 987 | 4.61 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Galicia is 5 to 9, with 505 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 | 106 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 443 | 9.73% |
| 5 to 9 | 505 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 453 | 9.95% |
| 15 to 19 | 478 | 10.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 400 | 8.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 341 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 330 | 7.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 290 | 6.37% |
| 40 to 44 | 259 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 220 | 4.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 177 | 3.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 174 | 3.82% |
| 60 to 64 | 116 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 100 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 58 | 1.27% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 1.05% |
| Total | 4,554 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Galicia grew from 3,047 in 1990 to 4,605 in 2020, an increase of 1,558 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 51 people, from the previous population of 4,554 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,047 | – | |
| 3,216 | 1.02% | |
| 2,957 | -1.78% | |
| 3,094 | 0.63% | |
| 4,180 | 11.57% | |
| 4,554 | 1.64% | |
| 4,605 | 0.23% |
Location
Galicia is situated at approximately 9.9827, 122.7193, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 40.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Galicia 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.