Pontevedra, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 6105 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 110.95 km2 (42.84 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 54,502 |
| Density (2020) | 491 / km2 (1,272 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 22' North, 122° 52' East (10.3678, 122.8703) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.0 meters (29.4 feet) |
Pontevedra is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 110.95 square kilometers or 42.84 square miles which constitutes 1.41% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 54,502. This represented 2.08% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.69% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 491 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,272 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pontevedra has 20 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 11.96% | 6,519 | 7,760 | -15.99% | -3.60% |
| Barangay I | 3.63% | 1,977 | 2,075 | -4.72% | -1.01% |
| Barangay II | 3.60% | 1,963 | 1,964 | -0.05% | -0.01% |
| Barangay III | 4.98% | 2,715 | 2,616 | 3.78% | 0.78% |
| Buenavista Gibong | 1.70% | 928 | 874 | 6.18% | 1.27% |
| Buenavista Rizal | 1.71% | 933 | 882 | 5.78% | 1.19% |
| Burgos | 1.52% | 830 | 740 | 12.16% | 2.45% |
| Cambarus | 5.44% | 2,966 | 2,035 | 45.75% | 8.25% |
| Canroma | 6.04% | 3,294 | 3,259 | 1.07% | 0.23% |
| Don Salvador Benedicto | 11.76% | 6,412 | 5,813 | 10.30% | 2.09% |
| General Malvar | 3.94% | 2,147 | 1,945 | 10.39% | 2.10% |
| Gomez | 1.32% | 718 | 912 | -21.27% | -4.91% |
| M. H. del Pilar | 4.10% | 2,237 | 1,847 | 21.12% | 4.11% |
| Mabini | 1.24% | 675 | 654 | 3.21% | 0.67% |
| Miranda | 9.93% | 5,413 | 5,243 | 3.24% | 0.67% |
| Pandan | 6.22% | 3,390 | 2,288 | 48.16% | 8.63% |
| Recreo | 5.21% | 2,840 | 2,927 | -2.97% | -0.63% |
| San Isidro | 4.98% | 2,715 | 2,871 | -5.43% | -1.17% |
| San Juan | 8.25% | 4,497 | 4,090 | 9.95% | 2.02% |
| Zamora | 2.45% | 1,333 | 1,071 | 24.46% | 4.71% |
| Pontevedra Total | 54,502 | 51,866 | 5.08% | 1.05% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pontevedra for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱102,504,519.88.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 64,525,885.28 | – |
| 2010 | 68,349,896.28 | 5.93% |
| 2011 | 74,604,033.39 | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 73,129,965.33 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 82,376,128.61 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 94,725,312.66 | 14.99% |
| 2015 | 106,881,951.99 | 12.83% |
| 2016 | 102,504,519.88 | -4.10% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pontevedra in the 2015 Census was 51,845 broken down into 12,077 households or an average of 4.29 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,036 | 7,344 | 5.45 | |
| 42,293 | 8,206 | 5.15 | |
| 42,088 | 8,554 | 4.92 | |
| 46,724 | 9,923 | 4.71 | |
| 47,931 | 10,810 | 4.43 | |
| 51,845 | 12,077 | 4.29 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pontevedra is 5 to 9, with 5,405 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 548 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 958 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,176 | 8.05% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,405 | 10.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,126 | 9.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,698 | 9.06% |
| 20 to 24 | 4,631 | 8.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,116 | 7.94% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,525 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,468 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,005 | 5.79% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,915 | 5.62% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,539 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,197 | 4.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,803 | 3.48% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,281 | 2.47% |
| 70 to 74 | 826 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 649 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 548 | 1.06% |
| Total | 51,866 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pontevedra grew from 9,538 in 1903 to 54,502 in 2020, an increase of 44,964 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.05%, or an increase of 2,636 people, from the previous population of 51,866 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,538 | – | |
| 10,817 | 0.80% | |
| 20,495 | 3.25% | |
| 18,060 | -1.29% | |
| 22,751 | 2.05% | |
| 27,007 | 1.69% | |
| 30,575 | 2.52% | |
| 33,258 | 1.70% | |
| 40,094 | 1.89% | |
| 42,443 | 1.07% | |
| 42,089 | -0.18% | |
| 46,768 | 1.46% | |
| 47,945 | 0.91% | |
| 51,866 | 1.51% | |
| 54,502 | 1.05% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pontevedra for the year 2019 was 34,216, broken down into 16,790 males and 17,426 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pontevedra is situated at approximately 10° 22' North, 122° 52' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.0 meters or 29.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pontevedra are La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Canlaon, Negros Oriental, and Talisay, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are San Enrique, Negros Occidental, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, and Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 509.85 kilometers (316.81 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Enrique, Negros Occidental, 5.42 kilometers (3.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N21°W)
- Valladolid, Negros Occidental, 11.04 kilometers (6.86 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
- Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, 11.17 kilometers (6.94 miles) to the South (S9°W)
- La Castellana, Negros Occidental, 17.33 kilometers (10.77 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S72°E)
- Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, 17.75 kilometers (11.03 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, 19.67 kilometers (12.22 miles) to the South (S2°W)
Nearest cities
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 8.38 kilometers (5.21 miles) to the Northeast (N45°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 18.82 kilometers (11.69 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 30.05 kilometers (18.67 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- Bacolod, 34.88 kilometers (21.68 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 38.36 kilometers (23.84 miles) to the East (N88°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 41.86 kilometers (26.01 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
Distance from Manila: 509.85 kilometers (316.81 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.