Lopez Jaena, City of Sagay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Sagay |
| Postal code | 6122 |
| Population (2020) | 5,862 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8321, 123.4231 (10° 50' North, 123° 25' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 84.7 meters (277.9 feet) |
Lopez Jaena is a barangay in the city of Sagay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,862. This represented 3.94% of the total population of Sagay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lopez Jaena in the 2015 Census was 5,519 broken down into 1,283 households or an average of 4.30 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,633 | 874 | 5.30 | |
| 4,833 | 906 | 5.33 | |
| 5,262 | 1,019 | 5.16 | |
| 5,385 | 1,023 | 5.26 | |
| 5,428 | 1,137 | 4.77 | |
| 5,519 | 1,283 | 4.30 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lopez Jaena is 5 to 9, with 664 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 48 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 106 | 1.92% |
| 1 to 4 | 508 | 9.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 664 | 12.03% |
| 10 to 14 | 612 | 11.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 548 | 9.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 531 | 9.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 418 | 7.57% |
| 30 to 34 | 349 | 6.32% |
| 35 to 39 | 315 | 5.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 297 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 284 | 5.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 222 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 204 | 3.70% |
| 60 to 64 | 181 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 99 | 1.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 81 | 1.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 0.94% |
| 80 and over | 48 | 0.87% |
| Total | 5,519 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lopez Jaena grew from 4,633 in 1990 to 5,862 in 2020, an increase of 1,229 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.28%, or an increase of 343 people, from the previous population of 5,519 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,633 | – | |
| 4,833 | 0.79% | |
| 5,262 | 1.84% | |
| 5,387 | 0.32% | |
| 5,428 | 0.28% | |
| 5,519 | 0.32% | |
| 5,862 | 1.28% |
Location
Lopez Jaena is situated at approximately 10.8321, 123.4231, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 84.7 meters or 277.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lopez Jaena shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- General Luna, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Poblacion I (Barangay 1), Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Bato, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Campo Himoga-an, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Magsaysay (Binabongol), Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Tamlang, Escalante, Negros Occidental
- Rizal, Sagay, Negros Occidental
- Makiling, Sagay, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.