Zone III, Municipality of Murcia, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Murcia |
| Postal code | 6129 |
| Population (2020) | 575 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6054, 123.0417 (10° 36' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 152.9 meters (501.6 feet) |
Zone III, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Murcia, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 575. This represented 0.65% of the total population of Murcia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Zone III in the 2015 Census was 806 broken down into 171 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,079 | 196 | 5.51 | |
| 1,064 | 202 | 5.27 | |
| 1,051 | 206 | 5.10 | |
| 862 | 183 | 4.71 | |
| 695 | 156 | 4.46 | |
| 806 | 171 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Zone III is 10 to 14, with 90 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 12 | 1.49% |
| 1 to 4 | 46 | 5.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 65 | 8.06% |
| 10 to 14 | 90 | 11.17% |
| 15 to 19 | 77 | 9.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 87 | 10.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 59 | 7.32% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 5.96% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 7.32% |
| 40 to 44 | 43 | 5.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 43 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 46 | 5.71% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 3.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 4.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 25 | 3.10% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 1.99% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.61% |
| Total | 806 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Zone III fell from 1,087 in 1990 to 575 in 2020, a decrease of 512 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 6.86%, or a decrease of 231 people, from the previous population of 806 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,087 | – | |
| 1,067 | -0.35% | |
| 1,060 | -0.14% | |
| 866 | -2.75% | |
| 695 | -7.69% | |
| 806 | 2.86% | |
| 575 | -6.86% |
Location
Zone III is situated at approximately 10.6054, 123.0417, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 152.9 meters or 501.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Zone III 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.