Locotan, 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) | 5,488 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6986, 122.7593 (9° 42' North, 122° 46' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 194.7 meters (638.8 feet) |
Locotan is a barangay in the city of Kabankalan, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,488. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Kabankalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Locotan in the 2015 Census was 5,205 broken down into 1,108 households or an average of 4.70 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,145 | 550 | 5.72 | |
| 3,913 | 683 | 5.73 | |
| 4,079 | 772 | 5.28 | |
| 4,620 | 926 | 4.99 | |
| 4,656 | 956 | 4.87 | |
| 5,205 | 1,108 | 4.70 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Locotan is 5 to 9, with 629 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 137 | 2.63% |
| 1 to 4 | 503 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 629 | 12.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 591 | 11.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 598 | 11.49% |
| 20 to 24 | 493 | 9.47% |
| 25 to 29 | 416 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 323 | 6.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 279 | 5.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 252 | 4.84% |
| 45 to 49 | 229 | 4.40% |
| 50 to 54 | 239 | 4.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 183 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 125 | 2.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 84 | 1.61% |
| 70 to 74 | 42 | 0.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 40 | 0.77% |
| 80 and over | 42 | 0.81% |
| Total | 5,205 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Locotan grew from 3,145 in 1990 to 5,488 in 2020, an increase of 2,343 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.12%, or an increase of 283 people, from the previous population of 5,205 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,145 | – | |
| 3,913 | 4.18% | |
| 4,079 | 0.89% | |
| 4,620 | 1.73% | |
| 4,656 | 0.28% | |
| 5,205 | 2.14% | |
| 5,488 | 1.12% |
Location
Locotan is situated at approximately 9.6986, 122.7593, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 194.7 meters or 638.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Locotan 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.