Mansalanao, Municipality of La Castellana, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | La Castellana |
| Postal code | 6131 |
| Population (2020) | 2,626 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3592, 123.1058 (10° 22' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 477.1 meters (1,565.3 feet) |
Mansalanao is a barangay in the municipality of La Castellana, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,626. This represented 3.30% of the total population of La Castellana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Mansalanao in the 2015 Census was 2,805 broken down into 582 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,206 | 440 | 5.01 | |
| 2,293 | 493 | 4.65 | |
| 1,853 | 367 | 5.05 | |
| 2,259 | 442 | 5.11 | |
| 2,687 | 547 | 4.91 | |
| 2,805 | 582 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Mansalanao is 10 to 14, with 315 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 68 | 2.42% |
| 1 to 4 | 298 | 10.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 309 | 11.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 315 | 11.23% |
| 15 to 19 | 280 | 9.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 308 | 10.98% |
| 25 to 29 | 266 | 9.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 171 | 6.10% |
| 35 to 39 | 136 | 4.85% |
| 40 to 44 | 127 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 132 | 4.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 123 | 4.39% |
| 55 to 59 | 95 | 3.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 60 | 2.14% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 1.78% |
| 70 to 74 | 29 | 1.03% |
| 75 to 79 | 19 | 0.68% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.68% |
| Total | 2,805 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Mansalanao grew from 2,209 in 1990 to 2,626 in 2020, an increase of 417 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.38%, or a decrease of 179 people, from the previous population of 2,805 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,209 | – | |
| 2,293 | 0.70% | |
| 1,853 | -4.47% | |
| 2,259 | 2.77% | |
| 2,687 | 6.52% | |
| 2,805 | 0.82% | |
| 2,626 | -1.38% |
Location
Mansalanao is situated at approximately 10.3592, 123.1058, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 477.1 meters or 1,565.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Mansalanao 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.