Puey, 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) | 3,479 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.7123, 123.2969 (10° 43' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 367.3 meters (1,205.0 feet) |
Puey is a barangay in the city of Sagay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,479. This represented 2.34% of the total population of Sagay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Puey in the 2015 Census was 3,357 broken down into 694 households or an average of 4.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,465 | 468 | 5.27 | |
| 3,056 | 603 | 5.07 | |
| 2,910 | 525 | 5.54 | |
| 3,194 | 599 | 5.33 | |
| 3,278 | 645 | 5.08 | |
| 3,357 | 694 | 4.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Puey is 10 to 14, with 450 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 79 | 2.35% |
| 1 to 4 | 325 | 9.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 445 | 13.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 450 | 13.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 387 | 11.53% |
| 20 to 24 | 258 | 7.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 238 | 7.09% |
| 30 to 34 | 187 | 5.57% |
| 35 to 39 | 179 | 5.33% |
| 40 to 44 | 180 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 159 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 135 | 4.02% |
| 55 to 59 | 111 | 3.31% |
| 60 to 64 | 101 | 3.01% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 37 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 27 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 0.54% |
| Total | 3,357 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Puey grew from 2,465 in 1990 to 3,479 in 2020, an increase of 1,014 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.75%, or an increase of 122 people, from the previous population of 3,357 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,465 | – | |
| 3,056 | 4.11% | |
| 2,910 | -1.04% | |
| 3,213 | 1.38% | |
| 3,284 | 0.80% | |
| 3,357 | 0.42% | |
| 3,479 | 0.75% |
Location
Puey is situated at approximately 10.7123, 123.2969, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 367.3 meters or 1,205.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Puey 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.