Nato, 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) | 4,230 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3082, 122.9786 (10° 18' North, 122° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 38.2 meters (125.3 feet) |
Nato is a barangay in the municipality of La Castellana, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,230. This represented 5.32% of the total population of La Castellana.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Nato in the 2015 Census was 3,846 broken down into 941 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,235 | 603 | 5.36 | |
| 3,267 | 661 | 4.94 | |
| 3,343 | 718 | 4.66 | |
| 3,673 | 781 | 4.70 | |
| 3,613 | 811 | 4.45 | |
| 3,846 | 941 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Nato is 5 to 9, with 453 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 37 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 76 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 353 | 9.18% |
| 5 to 9 | 453 | 11.78% |
| 10 to 14 | 449 | 11.67% |
| 15 to 19 | 380 | 9.88% |
| 20 to 24 | 313 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 246 | 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 197 | 5.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 239 | 6.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 227 | 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 | 208 | 5.41% |
| 50 to 54 | 182 | 4.73% |
| 55 to 59 | 166 | 4.32% |
| 60 to 64 | 154 | 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 | 80 | 2.08% |
| 70 to 74 | 49 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 37 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 37 | 0.96% |
| Total | 3,846 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Nato grew from 3,235 in 1990 to 4,230 in 2020, an increase of 995 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.02%, or an increase of 384 people, from the previous population of 3,846 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,235 | – | |
| 3,276 | 0.24% | |
| 3,350 | 0.48% | |
| 3,673 | 1.28% | |
| 3,622 | -0.51% | |
| 3,846 | 1.15% | |
| 4,230 | 2.02% |
Location
Nato is situated at approximately 10.3082, 122.9786, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 38.2 meters or 125.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Nato 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.