Carol‑an, City of Kabankalan, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Kabankalan |
| Postal code | 6111 |
| Population (2020) | 6,950 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.8994, 122.9441 (9° 54' North, 122° 57' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 533.0 meters (1,748.7 feet) |
Carol‑an is a barangay in the city of Kabankalan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,950. This represented 3.47% of the total population of Kabankalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Carol-an in the 2015 Census was 6,566 broken down into 1,309 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,825 | 740 | 5.17 | |
| 4,979 | 888 | 5.61 | |
| 5,967 | 1,109 | 5.38 | |
| 6,556 | 1,218 | 5.38 | |
| 6,213 | 1,212 | 5.13 | |
| 6,566 | 1,309 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Carol-an is 5 to 9, with 877 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 28 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 161 | 2.45% |
| 1 to 4 | 608 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 877 | 13.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 840 | 12.79% |
| 15 to 19 | 801 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 655 | 9.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 501 | 7.63% |
| 30 to 34 | 418 | 6.37% |
| 35 to 39 | 326 | 4.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 333 | 5.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 288 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 244 | 3.72% |
| 55 to 59 | 178 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 124 | 1.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 86 | 1.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 54 | 0.82% |
| 75 to 79 | 28 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 44 | 0.67% |
| Total | 6,566 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Carol-an grew from 3,827 in 1990 to 6,950 in 2020, an increase of 3,123 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.20%, or an increase of 384 people, from the previous population of 6,566 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,827 | – | |
| 4,979 | 5.05% | |
| 5,968 | 3.96% | |
| 6,556 | 1.30% | |
| 6,213 | -1.94% | |
| 6,566 | 1.06% | |
| 6,950 | 1.20% |
Location
Carol‑an is situated at approximately 9.8994, 122.9441, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 533.0 meters or 1,748.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Carol‑an shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Buenavista, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental
- Tan-Awan, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Carol-an, Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- Mabato, Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- Nabhang, Ayungon, Negros Oriental
- Tagukon, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Oringao, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
- Danao, Bindoy, Negros Oriental
- Nalundan, Bindoy, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.