Molocaboc, 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) | 4,355 |
| Coordinates | 10.9551, 123.5621 (10° 57' North, 123° 34' East) |
Molocaboc is a barangay in the city of Sagay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,355. This represented 2.92% of the total population of Sagay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Molocaboc in the 2015 Census was 4,302 broken down into 987 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,402 | 592 | 5.75 | |
| 4,055 | 729 | 5.56 | |
| 3,951 | 723 | 5.46 | |
| 4,189 | 840 | 4.99 | |
| 4,241 | 874 | 4.85 | |
| 4,302 | 987 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Molocaboc is 5 to 9, with 551 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 36 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 99 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 454 | 10.55% |
| 5 to 9 | 551 | 12.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 528 | 12.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 368 | 8.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 290 | 6.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 301 | 7.00% |
| 30 to 34 | 281 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 284 | 6.60% |
| 40 to 44 | 214 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 218 | 5.07% |
| 50 to 54 | 211 | 4.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 150 | 3.49% |
| 60 to 64 | 125 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 81 | 1.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 64 | 1.49% |
| 75 to 79 | 47 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 36 | 0.84% |
| Total | 4,302 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Molocaboc grew from 3,402 in 1990 to 4,355 in 2020, an increase of 953 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.26%, or an increase of 53 people, from the previous population of 4,302 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,402 | – | |
| 4,055 | 3.34% | |
| 3,951 | -0.56% | |
| 4,189 | 0.81% | |
| 4,241 | 0.45% | |
| 4,302 | 0.27% | |
| 4,355 | 0.26% |
Location
Molocaboc is situated at approximately 10.9551, 123.5621, in the island of Molocaboc.
Adjacent barangays
Molocaboc does not share a common border with any barangay.
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.