Miranda, Municipality of Pontevedra, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Pontevedra |
| Postal code | 6105 |
| Population (2020) | 5,413 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3368, 122.8612 (10° 20' North, 122° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.8 meters (35.4 feet) |
Miranda is a barangay in the municipality of Pontevedra, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,413. This represented 9.93% of the total population of Pontevedra.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Miranda in the 2015 Census was 5,233 broken down into 1,175 households or an average of 4.45 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,783 | 714 | 5.30 | |
| 4,265 | 828 | 5.15 | |
| 4,083 | 813 | 5.02 | |
| 4,863 | 1,029 | 4.73 | |
| 5,099 | 1,119 | 4.56 | |
| 5,233 | 1,175 | 4.45 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Miranda is 5 to 9, with 552 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 55 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 85 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 403 | 7.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 552 | 10.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 546 | 10.41% |
| 15 to 19 | 482 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 416 | 7.93% |
| 25 to 29 | 373 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 362 | 6.90% |
| 35 to 39 | 366 | 6.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 339 | 6.47% |
| 45 to 49 | 299 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 251 | 4.79% |
| 55 to 59 | 231 | 4.41% |
| 60 to 64 | 175 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 135 | 2.57% |
| 70 to 74 | 92 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 81 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 1.05% |
| Total | 5,243 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Miranda grew from 3,783 in 1990 to 5,413 in 2020, an increase of 1,630 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 170 people, from the previous population of 5,243 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,783 | – | |
| 4,265 | 2.27% | |
| 4,083 | -0.93% | |
| 4,863 | 2.44% | |
| 5,099 | 1.74% | |
| 5,243 | 0.53% | |
| 5,413 | 0.67% |
Location
Miranda is situated at approximately 10.3368, 122.8612, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.8 meters or 35.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Miranda 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.