Codcod, City of San Carlos, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | San Carlos |
| Postal code | 6127 |
| Population (2020) | 14,234 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4574, 123.2173 (10° 27' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 722.0 meters (2,368.7 feet) |
Codcod is a barangay in the city of San Carlos, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 14,234. This represented 10.73% of the total population of San Carlos.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Codcod in the 2015 Census was 13,189 broken down into 3,039 households or an average of 4.34 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,920 | 1,691 | 5.27 | |
| 9,449 | 1,858 | 5.09 | |
| 12,299 | 2,366 | 5.20 | |
| 13,216 | 2,405 | 5.50 | |
| 12,838 | 2,780 | 4.62 | |
| 13,189 | 3,039 | 4.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Codcod is 5 to 9, with 1,682 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 75 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 357 | 2.71% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,245 | 9.44% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,682 | 12.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,665 | 12.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,364 | 10.34% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,098 | 8.33% |
| 25 to 29 | 927 | 7.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 885 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 829 | 6.29% |
| 40 to 44 | 717 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 612 | 4.64% |
| 50 to 54 | 523 | 3.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 439 | 3.33% |
| 60 to 64 | 335 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 186 | 1.41% |
| 70 to 74 | 145 | 1.10% |
| 75 to 79 | 105 | 0.80% |
| 80 and over | 75 | 0.57% |
| Total | 13,189 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Codcod grew from 8,920 in 1990 to 14,234 in 2020, an increase of 5,314 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.62%, or an increase of 1,045 people, from the previous population of 13,189 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,920 | – | |
| 9,449 | 1.09% | |
| 12,299 | 5.81% | |
| 13,222 | 1.00% | |
| 12,846 | -1.04% | |
| 13,189 | 0.50% | |
| 14,234 | 1.62% |
Location
Codcod is situated at approximately 10.4574, 123.2173, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 722.0 meters or 2,368.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Codcod shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Prosperidad, San Carlos, Negros Occidental
- Maglahos, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Quezon, San Carlos, Negros Occidental
- Yubo, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Biaknabato, La Castellana, Negros Occidental
- Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental
- Bayog, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Lumapao, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Pula, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.