Sipalay, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 6113 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 379.78 km2 (146.63 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 72,448 |
| Density (2020) | 191 / km2 (494 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 45' North, 122° 24' East (9.7500, 122.4019) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.7 meters (35.1 feet) |
Sipalay is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 379.78 square kilometers or 146.63 square miles which constitutes 4.84% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 72,448. This represented 2.76% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 0.91% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 191 inhabitants per square kilometer or 494 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Sipalay has 17 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay 1 | 0.34% | 248 | 338 | -26.63% | -6.31% |
| Barangay 2 | 5.64% | 4,087 | 3,910 | 4.53% | 0.94% |
| Barangay 3 | 2.58% | 1,872 | 1,883 | -0.58% | -0.12% |
| Barangay 4 | 4.07% | 2,949 | 2,804 | 5.17% | 1.07% |
| Barangay 5 | 4.35% | 3,154 | 3,263 | -3.34% | -0.71% |
| Cabadiangan | 6.16% | 4,460 | 3,849 | 15.87% | 3.15% |
| Camindangan | 10.68% | 7,737 | 7,419 | 4.29% | 0.89% |
| Canturay | 7.15% | 5,181 | 4,653 | 11.35% | 2.29% |
| Cartagena | 6.79% | 4,921 | 4,259 | 15.54% | 3.09% |
| Cayhagan | 5.11% | 3,702 | 3,226 | 14.76% | 2.94% |
| Gil Montilla | 9.03% | 6,544 | 6,252 | 4.67% | 0.97% |
| Mambaroto | 5.04% | 3,652 | 3,618 | 0.94% | 0.20% |
| Manlucahoc | 7.89% | 5,719 | 5,263 | 8.66% | 1.76% |
| Maricalum | 6.15% | 4,459 | 4,304 | 3.60% | 0.75% |
| Nabulao | 7.86% | 5,692 | 6,365 | -10.57% | -2.32% |
| Nauhang | 2.71% | 1,966 | 2,062 | -4.66% | -1.00% |
| San Jose | 8.43% | 6,105 | 6,602 | -7.53% | -1.63% |
| Sipalay Total | 72,448 | 70,070 | 3.39% | 0.71% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Sipalay for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱508,301,733.77.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 337,264,385.66 | – |
| 2010 | 374,452,076.68 | 11.03% |
| 2011 | 401,313,038.25 | 7.17% |
| 2012 | 347,757,857.61 | -13.34% |
| 2013 | 361,515,459.19 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 405,657,766.64 | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 464,006,620.57 | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 508,301,733.77 | 9.55% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Sipalay in the 2015 Census was 69,948 broken down into 14,803 households or an average of 4.73 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61,828 | 10,990 | 5.63 | |
| 63,730 | 12,159 | 5.24 | |
| 62,040 | 11,955 | 5.19 | |
| 67,163 | 12,880 | 5.21 | |
| 67,345 | 13,772 | 4.89 | |
| 69,948 | 14,803 | 4.73 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sipalay is 5 to 9, with 8,483 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 603 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,297 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,493 | 9.27% |
| 5 to 9 | 8,483 | 12.11% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,355 | 11.92% |
| 15 to 19 | 7,900 | 11.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 6,475 | 9.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 4,983 | 7.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,114 | 5.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,574 | 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,530 | 5.04% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,417 | 4.88% |
| 50 to 54 | 3,094 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,658 | 3.79% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,025 | 2.89% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,371 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 961 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 737 | 1.05% |
| 80 and over | 603 | 0.86% |
| Total | 70,070 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sipalay grew from 20,325 in 1960 to 72,448 in 2020, an increase of 52,123 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.70%, or an increase of 2,378 people, from the previous population of 70,070 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 20,325 | – | |
| 34,771 | 5.39% | |
| 45,773 | 5.67% | |
| 51,264 | 2.29% | |
| 61,892 | 1.90% | |
| 63,960 | 0.62% | |
| 62,063 | -0.64% | |
| 67,211 | 1.11% | |
| 67,403 | 0.10% | |
| 70,070 | 0.74% | |
| 72,448 | 0.70% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Sipalay for the year 2019 was 49,287, broken down into 24,428 males and 24,859 females.
Location
The city center of Sipalay is situated at approximately 9° 45' North, 122° 24' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.7 meters or 35.1 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 Sipalay are Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Tanjay, Negros Oriental, and La Carlota, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, Candoni, Negros Occidental, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Basay, Negros Oriental, Ilog, Negros Occidental, and Mabinay, Negros Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 557.52 kilometers (346.42 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental, 17.84 kilometers (11.09 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S23°E)
- Candoni, Negros Occidental, 27.49 kilometers (17.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Cauayan, Negros Occidental, 34.45 kilometers (21.41 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Basay, Negros Oriental, 45.65 kilometers (28.37 miles) to the Southeast (S34°E)
- Ilog, Negros Occidental, 50.09 kilometers (31.12 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Mabinay, Negros Oriental, 57.32 kilometers (35.62 miles) to the East (S88°E)
Nearest cities
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 52.43 kilometers (32.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 61.06 kilometers (37.94 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Himamaylan, Negros Occidental, 64.08 kilometers (39.82 miles) to the Northeast (N53°E)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 80.57 kilometers (50.06 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S77°E)
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 86.55 kilometers (53.78 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S73°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 93.84 kilometers (58.31 miles) to the Northeast (N37°E)
Distance from Manila: 557.52 kilometers (346.42 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N16°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.