San Enrique, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 10 |
| Postal code | 6104 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Panay Gulf [Sulu Sea], Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 28.84 km2 (11.14 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 24,177 |
| Density (2020) | 838 / km2 (2,170 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 25' North, 122° 51' East (10.4121, 122.8547) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.3 feet) |
San Enrique is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Occidental.
The municipality has a land area of 28.84 square kilometers or 11.14 square miles which constitutes 0.37% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 24,177. This represented 0.92% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.30% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 838 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,170 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Enrique has 10 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagonawa | 6.29% | 1,520 | 1,501 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| Baliwagan | 12.24% | 2,959 | 2,957 | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Batuan | 5.01% | 1,212 | 1,265 | -4.19% | -0.90% |
| Guintorilan | 5.78% | 1,397 | 1,434 | -2.58% | -0.55% |
| Nayon | 4.78% | 1,155 | 1,098 | 5.19% | 1.07% |
| Poblacion | 30.26% | 7,315 | 7,181 | 1.87% | 0.39% |
| Sibucao | 11.49% | 2,777 | 2,753 | 0.87% | 0.18% |
| Tabao Baybay | 10.96% | 2,650 | 2,457 | 7.86% | 1.60% |
| Tabao Rizal | 9.48% | 2,292 | 2,243 | 2.18% | 0.46% |
| Tibsoc | 3.72% | 900 | 1,018 | -11.59% | -2.56% |
| San Enrique Total | 24,177 | 23,907 | 1.13% | 0.24% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Enrique for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱63,090,306.81.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36,260,533.78 | – |
| 2010 | 38,486,601.86 | 6.14% |
| 2011 | 41,909,717.21 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 40,887,876.23 | -2.44% |
| 2013 | 44,650,336.00 | 9.20% |
| 2014 | 50,989,281.92 | 14.20% |
| 2015 | 57,643,811.39 | 13.05% |
| 2016 | 63,090,306.81 | 9.45% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Enrique in the 2015 Census was 23,907 broken down into 5,587 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,237 | 3,424 | 5.62 | |
| 20,645 | 3,922 | 5.26 | |
| 22,091 | 4,419 | 5.00 | |
| 22,979 | 4,697 | 4.89 | |
| 23,189 | 5,086 | 4.56 | |
| 23,907 | 5,587 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Enrique is 5 to 9, with 2,454 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 277 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 457 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 1,861 | 7.78% |
| 5 to 9 | 2,454 | 10.26% |
| 10 to 14 | 2,187 | 9.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,157 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,166 | 9.06% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,956 | 8.18% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,642 | 6.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,464 | 6.12% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,364 | 5.71% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,432 | 5.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,279 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,038 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 822 | 3.44% |
| 65 to 69 | 586 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 432 | 1.81% |
| 75 to 79 | 333 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 277 | 1.16% |
| Total | 23,907 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Enrique grew from 6,095 in 1903 to 24,177 in 2020, an increase of 18,082 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.24%, or an increase of 270 people, from the previous population of 23,907 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6,095 | – | |
| – | -100.00% | |
| – | – | |
| 8,117 | 0.83% | |
| 10,476 | 2.27% | |
| 12,368 | 1.64% | |
| 14,055 | 2.60% | |
| 14,662 | 0.85% | |
| 19,255 | 2.76% | |
| 20,649 | 1.32% | |
| 22,091 | 1.46% | |
| 22,987 | 0.55% | |
| 23,189 | 0.32% | |
| 23,907 | 0.58% | |
| 24,177 | 0.24% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Enrique for the year 2019 was 18,318, broken down into 9,036 males and 9,282 females.
Location
The municipal center of San Enrique is situated at approximately 10° 25' North, 122° 51' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.3 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Enrique are La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, and Canlaon, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Valladolid, Negros Occidental, Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, and Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 504.43 kilometers (313.44 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, 5.42 kilometers (3.37 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- Valladolid, Negros Occidental, 5.66 kilometers (3.51 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N31°W)
- Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, 12.34 kilometers (7.67 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N25°W)
- Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, 16.08 kilometers (9.99 miles) to the South (S0°E)
- La Castellana, Negros Occidental, 21.17 kilometers (13.15 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S60°E)
- Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, 24.75 kilometers (15.38 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Nearest cities
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 7.91 kilometers (4.91 miles) to the East (N84°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 13.52 kilometers (8.40 miles) to the North (N6°W)
- Bacolod, 30.66 kilometers (19.05 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N21°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 35.18 kilometers (21.86 miles) to the South (S3°E)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 37.60 kilometers (23.36 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 40.41 kilometers (25.11 miles) to the East (S85°E)
Distance from Manila: 504.43 kilometers (313.44 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.