Batuan, 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) | 1,212 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.4359, 122.8652 (10° 26' North, 122° 52' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.2 meters (33.5 feet) |
Batuan is a barangay in the municipality of San Enrique, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,212. This represented 5.01% of the total population of San Enrique.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Batuan in the 2015 Census was 1,265 broken down into 280 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 879 | 158 | 5.56 | |
| 1,260 | 230 | 5.48 | |
| 1,212 | 236 | 5.14 | |
| 1,070 | 204 | 5.25 | |
| 1,242 | 278 | 4.47 | |
| 1,265 | 280 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Batuan is 5 to 9, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.69% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 8.85% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 12.02% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 9.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 101 | 7.98% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 8.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 105 | 8.30% |
| 30 to 34 | 97 | 7.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 83 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 6.17% |
| 45 to 49 | 60 | 4.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 5.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.64% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 2.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 26 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 1.66% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 0.87% |
| Total | 1,265 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Batuan grew from 879 in 1990 to 1,212 in 2020, an increase of 333 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.90%, or a decrease of 53 people, from the previous population of 1,265 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 879 | – | |
| 1,260 | 6.98% | |
| 1,212 | -0.83% | |
| 1,070 | -1.70% | |
| 1,242 | 5.58% | |
| 1,265 | 0.35% | |
| 1,212 | -0.90% |
Location
Batuan is situated at approximately 10.4359, 122.8652, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.2 meters or 33.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Batuan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.