Baliwagan, Municipality of San Enrique, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Municipality | San Enrique |
| Postal code | 6104 |
| Population (2020) | 2,959 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4049, 122.8857 (10° 24' North, 122° 53' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Baliwagan is a barangay in the municipality of San Enrique, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,959. This represented 12.24% of the total population of San Enrique.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Baliwagan in the 2015 Census was 2,957 broken down into 686 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,206 | 390 | 5.66 | |
| 2,218 | 413 | 5.37 | |
| 2,722 | 513 | 5.31 | |
| 2,920 | 582 | 5.02 | |
| 2,855 | 597 | 4.78 | |
| 2,957 | 686 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Baliwagan is 5 to 9, with 311 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 32 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 63 | 2.13% |
| 1 to 4 | 237 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 311 | 10.52% |
| 10 to 14 | 278 | 9.40% |
| 15 to 19 | 271 | 9.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 271 | 9.16% |
| 25 to 29 | 256 | 8.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 215 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 155 | 5.24% |
| 40 to 44 | 161 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 180 | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 166 | 5.61% |
| 55 to 59 | 127 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 86 | 2.91% |
| 65 to 69 | 65 | 2.20% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 1.52% |
| 75 to 79 | 32 | 1.08% |
| 80 and over | 38 | 1.29% |
| Total | 2,957 | 100.00% |
| ||
Historical population
The population of Baliwagan grew from 2,206 in 1990 to 2,959 in 2020, an increase of 753 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.01%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 2,957 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,206 | – | |
| 2,218 | 0.10% | |
| 2,722 | 4.49% | |
| 2,920 | 0.97% | |
| 2,855 | -0.82% | |
| 2,957 | 0.67% | |
| 2,959 | 0.01% |
Location
Baliwagan is situated at approximately 10.4049, 122.8857, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Baliwagan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Don Salvador Benedicto (Carmen), Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
- San Juan, Pontevedra, Negros Occidental
- Batuan, La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Roberto S. Benedicto (Consuelo), La Carlota, Negros Occidental
- Tibsoc, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
- Bagonawa, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
- Sibucao, San Enrique, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.