La Granja, City of La Carlota, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | La Carlota |
| Postal code | 6130 |
| Population (2020) | 7,251 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4059, 122.9968 (10° 24' North, 122° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 142.7 meters (468.2 feet) |
La Granja is a barangay in the city of La Carlota, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,251. This represented 10.88% of the total population of La Carlota.
Demographics
Households
The household population of La Granja in the 2015 Census was 6,151 broken down into 1,528 households or an average of 4.03 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,150 | 903 | 5.70 | |
| 5,200 | 990 | 5.25 | |
| 4,982 | 1,032 | 4.83 | |
| 6,028 | 1,273 | 4.74 | |
| 5,824 | 1,318 | 4.42 | |
| 6,151 | 1,528 | 4.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in La Granja is 10 to 14, with 608 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 76 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 111 | 1.80% |
| 1 to 4 | 463 | 7.53% |
| 5 to 9 | 600 | 9.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 608 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 571 | 9.28% |
| 20 to 24 | 551 | 8.96% |
| 25 to 29 | 468 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 427 | 6.94% |
| 35 to 39 | 393 | 6.39% |
| 40 to 44 | 385 | 6.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 351 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 307 | 4.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 288 | 4.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 211 | 3.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 159 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 104 | 1.69% |
| 75 to 79 | 76 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 78 | 1.27% |
| Total | 6,151 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of La Granja grew from 5,242 in 1990 to 7,251 in 2020, an increase of 2,009 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 3.52%, or an increase of 1,100 people, from the previous population of 6,151 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,242 | – | |
| 5,220 | -0.08% | |
| 4,982 | -1.00% | |
| 6,028 | 2.66% | |
| 5,824 | -1.25% | |
| 6,151 | 1.05% | |
| 7,251 | 3.52% |
Location
La Granja is situated at approximately 10.4059, 122.9968, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 142.7 meters or 468.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
La Granja 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.