Silay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6116 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 220.21 km2 (85.02 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 130,478 |
| Density (2020) | 593 / km2 (1,535 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 48' North, 122° 58' East (10.7977, 122.9730) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.3 meters (27.2 feet) |
Silay is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 220.21 square kilometers or 85.02 square miles which constitutes 2.81% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 130,478. This represented 4.97% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 1.64% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 593 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,535 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Silay has 16 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagtic | 5.14% | 6,708 | 7,017 | -4.40% | -0.94% |
| Balaring | 4.41% | 5,749 | 5,615 | 2.39% | 0.50% |
| Barangay I | 0.87% | 1,135 | 1,498 | -24.23% | -5.67% |
| Barangay II | 2.01% | 2,625 | 3,096 | -15.21% | -3.41% |
| Barangay III | 0.66% | 865 | 990 | -12.63% | -2.80% |
| Barangay IV | 3.10% | 4,050 | 3,864 | 4.81% | 0.99% |
| Barangay V | 6.30% | 8,226 | 8,053 | 2.15% | 0.45% |
| Barangay VI Poblacion | 5.06% | 6,599 | 5,628 | 17.25% | 3.41% |
| Eustaquio Lopez | 13.85% | 18,069 | 17,576 | 2.80% | 0.58% |
| Guimbala-on | 8.48% | 11,064 | 10,391 | 6.48% | 1.33% |
| Guinhalaran | 12.25% | 15,989 | 15,600 | 2.49% | 0.52% |
| Kapitan Ramon | 5.34% | 6,962 | 5,549 | 25.46% | 4.89% |
| Lantad | 7.53% | 9,830 | 9,634 | 2.03% | 0.42% |
| Mambulac | 14.24% | 18,581 | 19,088 | -2.66% | -0.57% |
| Patag | 2.64% | 3,446 | 3,002 | 14.79% | 2.95% |
| Rizal | 8.11% | 10,580 | 10,329 | 2.43% | 0.51% |
| Silay Total | 130,478 | 126,930 | 2.80% | 0.58% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Silay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱534,980,938.56.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 355,316,667.71 | – |
| 2010 | 392,960,715.40 | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 422,029,180.25 | 7.40% |
| 2012 | 382,184,500.27 | -9.44% |
| 2013 | 401,220,233.39 | 4.98% |
| 2014 | 445,676,890.89 | 11.08% |
| 2015 | 487,653,823.98 | 9.42% |
| 2016 | 534,980,938.56 | 9.71% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Silay in the 2015 Census was 126,475 broken down into 28,953 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100,944 | 18,144 | 5.56 | |
| 122,505 | 23,105 | 5.30 | |
| 107,641 | 21,446 | 5.02 | |
| 120,128 | 24,382 | 4.93 | |
| 120,831 | 26,684 | 4.53 | |
| 126,475 | 28,953 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silay is 5 to 9, with 12,967 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 1,324 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 2,387 | 1.88% |
| 1 to 4 | 10,344 | 8.15% |
| 5 to 9 | 12,967 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 12,160 | 9.58% |
| 15 to 19 | 12,035 | 9.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,157 | 8.79% |
| 25 to 29 | 9,882 | 7.79% |
| 30 to 34 | 8,845 | 6.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 8,335 | 6.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,639 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,186 | 5.66% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,382 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,448 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,238 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 2,930 | 2.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 2,098 | 1.65% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,573 | 1.24% |
| 80 and over | 1,324 | 1.04% |
| Total | 126,930 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silay grew from 25,214 in 1903 to 130,478 in 2020, an increase of 105,264 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.58%, or an increase of 3,548 people, from the previous population of 126,930 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 25,214 | – | |
| 23,328 | -0.49% | |
| 39,483 | 2.67% | |
| 35,570 | -1.06% | |
| 60,324 | 4.75% | |
| 69,200 | 1.35% | |
| 104,887 | 8.70% | |
| 111,131 | 1.16% | |
| 101,031 | -0.95% | |
| 122,748 | 3.71% | |
| 107,722 | -2.76% | |
| 120,365 | 1.54% | |
| 120,999 | 0.19% | |
| 126,930 | 0.92% | |
| 130,478 | 0.58% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Silay for the year 2019 was 86,094, broken down into 41,919 males and 44,175 females.
Location
The city center of Silay is situated at approximately 10° 48' North, 122° 58' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.3 meters or 27.2 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 Silay are Talisay, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Victorias, Negros Occidental, Bago, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, and La Carlota, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, Murcia, Negros Occidental, Manapla, Negros Occidental, Banate, Iloilo, Dumangas, Iloilo, and Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Its distance from the national capital is 472.13 kilometers (293.37 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, 9.04 kilometers (5.62 miles) to the North (N4°E)
- Murcia, Negros Occidental, 22.39 kilometers (13.91 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S19°E)
- Manapla, Negros Occidental, 24.24 kilometers (15.06 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Banate, Iloilo, 28.17 kilometers (17.50 miles) to the Northwest (N37°W)
- Dumangas, Iloilo, 28.64 kilometers (17.80 miles) to the West (N85°W)
- Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 30.15 kilometers (18.73 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N26°W)
Nearest cities
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 6.72 kilometers (4.18 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Bacolod, 13.65 kilometers (8.48 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Victorias, Negros Occidental, 15.78 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Bago, Negros Occidental, 32.28 kilometers (20.06 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 40.74 kilometers (25.31 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 41.56 kilometers (25.83 miles) to the South (S8°W)
Distance from Manila: 472.13 kilometers (293.37 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N27°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.