Igmaya‑an, 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) | 4,271 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.5581, 123.1953 (10° 33' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 526.3 meters (1,726.7 feet) |
Igmaya‑an is a barangay in the municipality of Salvador Benedicto, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,271. This represented 15.86% of the total population of Salvador Benedicto.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Igmaya-an in the 2015 Census was 5,252 broken down into 1,196 households or an average of 4.39 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,834 | 525 | 5.40 | |
| 3,586 | 682 | 5.26 | |
| 2,987 | 604 | 4.95 | |
| 4,936 | 871 | 5.67 | |
| 5,194 | 1,043 | 4.98 | |
| 5,252 | 1,196 | 4.39 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Igmaya-an is 5 to 9, with 712 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 162 | 3.08% |
| 1 to 4 | 613 | 11.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 712 | 13.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 680 | 12.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 571 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 422 | 8.03% |
| 25 to 29 | 416 | 7.91% |
| 30 to 34 | 311 | 5.92% |
| 35 to 39 | 285 | 5.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 275 | 5.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 233 | 4.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 167 | 3.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 138 | 2.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 99 | 1.88% |
| 65 to 69 | 62 | 1.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 47 | 0.89% |
| 75 to 79 | 35 | 0.67% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 0.53% |
| Total | 5,256 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Igmaya-an grew from 3,006 in 1990 to 4,271 in 2020, an increase of 1,265 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 4.27%, or a decrease of 985 people, from the previous population of 5,256 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,006 | – | |
| 3,586 | 3.36% | |
| 2,987 | -3.84% | |
| 4,936 | 7.17% | |
| 5,194 | 1.87% | |
| 5,256 | 0.23% | |
| 4,271 | -4.27% |
Location
Igmaya‑an is situated at approximately 10.5581, 123.1953, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 526.3 meters or 1,726.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Igmaya‑an shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Prosperidad, San Carlos, Negros Occidental
- Kumaliskis, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
- Bunga, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
- Lalong, Calatrava, Negros Occidental
- Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental
- Cabatangan, Talisay, Negros Occidental
- San Fernando, Talisay, Negros Occidental
- Pandanon, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.