Bagong Silang, Municipality of Salvador Benedicto, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | Salvador Benedicto |
| Population (2020) | 2,771 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.6155, 123.2917 (10° 37' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 724.5 meters (2,376.9 feet) |
Bagong Silang, formerly Marcelo, is a barangay in the municipality of Salvador Benedicto, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,771. This represented 10.29% of the total population of Salvador Benedicto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bagong Silang in the 2015 Census was 2,480 broken down into 527 households or an average of 4.71 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 890 | 154 | 5.78 | |
| 1,387 | 249 | 5.57 | |
| 1,794 | 357 | 5.03 | |
| 2,297 | 437 | 5.26 | |
| 2,203 | 425 | 5.18 | |
| 2,480 | 527 | 4.71 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bagong Silang is 5 to 9, with 350 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 8 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 61 | 2.46% |
| 1 to 4 | 271 | 10.93% |
| 5 to 9 | 350 | 14.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 293 | 11.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 264 | 10.65% |
| 20 to 24 | 245 | 9.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 215 | 8.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 159 | 6.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 5.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 116 | 4.68% |
| 45 to 49 | 119 | 4.80% |
| 50 to 54 | 80 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 64 | 2.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 44 | 1.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 0.85% |
| 70 to 74 | 16 | 0.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 0.32% |
| Total | 2,480 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bagong Silang grew from 890 in 1990 to 2,771 in 2020, an increase of 1,881 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.36%, or an increase of 291 people, from the previous population of 2,480 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 890 | – | |
| 1,387 | 8.67% | |
| 1,794 | 5.67% | |
| 2,308 | 3.54% | |
| 2,203 | -1.68% | |
| 2,480 | 2.28% | |
| 2,771 | 2.36% |
Location
Bagong Silang is situated at approximately 10.6155, 123.2917, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 724.5 meters or 2,376.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bagong Silang shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.