Barangay 7, City of Kabankalan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Kabankalan |
| Postal code | 6111 |
| Population (2020) | 551 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9869, 122.8128 (9° 59' North, 122° 49' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.5 meters (41.0 feet) |
Barangay 7, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Kabankalan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 551. This represented 0.28% of the total population of Kabankalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay 7 in the 2015 Census was 600 broken down into 150 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 786 | 134 | 5.87 | |
| 662 | 129 | 5.13 | |
| 679 | 145 | 4.68 | |
| 596 | 125 | 4.77 | |
| 630 | 119 | 5.29 | |
| 600 | 150 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay 7 is 5 to 9, with 59 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 9 | 1.48% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 6.59% |
| 5 to 9 | 59 | 9.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 54 | 8.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 57 | 9.39% |
| 20 to 24 | 46 | 7.58% |
| 25 to 29 | 48 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 55 | 9.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 44 | 7.25% |
| 40 to 44 | 29 | 4.78% |
| 45 to 49 | 31 | 5.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 6.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 26 | 4.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 8 | 1.32% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 1.32% |
| Total | 607 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Barangay 7 fell from 789 in 1990 to 551 in 2020, a decrease of 238 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.02%, or a decrease of 56 people, from the previous population of 607 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 789 | – | |
| 662 | -3.23% | |
| 680 | 0.58% | |
| 603 | -1.64% | |
| 636 | 1.96% | |
| 607 | -0.88% | |
| 551 | -2.02% |
Location
Barangay 7 is situated at approximately 9.9869, 122.8128, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.5 meters or 41.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay 7 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.