Tabu, 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) | 7,612 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8911, 122.7092 (9° 53' North, 122° 43' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 310.5 meters (1,018.7 feet) |
Tabu is a barangay in the municipality of Ilog, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,612. This represented 12.72% of the total population of Ilog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Tabu in the 2015 Census was 6,781 broken down into 1,412 households or an average of 4.80 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,757 | 958 | 6.01 | |
| 4,787 | 890 | 5.38 | |
| 5,783 | 1,145 | 5.05 | |
| 6,620 | 1,277 | 5.18 | |
| 6,526 | 1,311 | 4.98 | |
| 6,781 | 1,412 | 4.80 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Tabu is 5 to 9, with 875 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 49 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 158 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 656 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 875 | 12.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 854 | 12.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 723 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 587 | 8.64% |
| 25 to 29 | 465 | 6.85% |
| 30 to 34 | 430 | 6.33% |
| 35 to 39 | 398 | 5.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 354 | 5.21% |
| 45 to 49 | 305 | 4.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 289 | 4.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 235 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 173 | 2.55% |
| 65 to 69 | 106 | 1.56% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 0.93% |
| 75 to 79 | 71 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 49 | 0.72% |
| Total | 6,791 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Tabu grew from 5,757 in 1990 to 7,612 in 2020, an increase of 1,855 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.43%, or an increase of 821 people, from the previous population of 6,791 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,757 | – | |
| 4,841 | -3.19% | |
| 5,800 | 3.95% | |
| 6,630 | 1.86% | |
| 6,531 | -0.55% | |
| 6,791 | 0.75% | |
| 7,612 | 2.43% |
Location
Tabu is situated at approximately 9.8911, 122.7092, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 310.5 meters or 1,018.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Tabu 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.