Barangay I, City of Silay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VI] |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Silay |
| Postal code | 6116 |
| Population (2020) | 1,135 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8020, 122.9753 (10° 48' North, 122° 59' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.6 meters (28.2 feet) |
Barangay I, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Silay, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,135. This represented 0.87% of the total population of Silay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay I in the 2015 Census was 1,370 broken down into 321 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,037 | 354 | 5.75 | |
| 2,183 | 443 | 4.93 | |
| 1,892 | 365 | 5.18 | |
| 1,891 | 364 | 5.20 | |
| 1,586 | 313 | 5.07 | |
| 1,370 | 321 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay I is 20 to 24, with 159 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 20 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 20 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 79 | 5.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 110 | 7.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 117 | 7.81% |
| 15 to 19 | 135 | 9.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 10.61% |
| 25 to 29 | 142 | 9.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 107 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 98 | 6.54% |
| 40 to 44 | 91 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 116 | 7.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 79 | 5.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 70 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 38 | 2.54% |
| 65 to 69 | 39 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 38 | 2.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 36 | 2.40% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 1.60% |
| Total | 1,498 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay I fell from 2,073 in 1990 to 1,135 in 2020, a decrease of 938 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 5.67%, or a decrease of 363 people, from the previous population of 1,498 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,073 | – | |
| 2,215 | 1.25% | |
| 1,923 | -2.99% | |
| 1,988 | 0.46% | |
| 1,654 | -6.48% | |
| 1,498 | -1.87% | |
| 1,135 | -5.67% |
Location
Barangay I is situated at approximately 10.8020, 122.9753, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.6 meters or 28.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay I 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.