Victorias, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| Barangay count | 26 |
| Postal code | 6119 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Guimaras Strait [Sulu Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 133.92 km2 (51.71 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 90,101 |
| Density (2020) | 673 / km2 (1,742 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 54' North, 123° 4' East (10.8962, 123.0726) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.2 meters (20.4 feet) |
Victorias is a coastal component city in the province of Negros Occidental.
The city has a land area of 133.92 square kilometers or 51.71 square miles which constitutes 1.71% of Negros Occidental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 90,101. This represented 3.43% of the total population of Negros Occidental province, or 1.13% of the overall population of the Western Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 673 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,742 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Victorias has 26 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 I | 3.98% | 3,585 | 3,634 | -1.35% | -0.29% |
| Barangay II | 1.18% | 1,063 | 1,185 | -10.30% | -2.26% |
| Barangay III | 1.61% | 1,454 | 1,857 | -21.70% | -5.02% |
| Barangay IV | 1.25% | 1,129 | 1,548 | -27.07% | -6.43% |
| Barangay IX | 6.27% | 5,648 | 6,739 | -16.19% | -3.65% |
| Barangay V | 1.91% | 1,723 | 2,190 | -21.32% | -4.92% |
| Barangay VI | 6.22% | 5,607 | 7,144 | -21.51% | -4.97% |
| Barangay VI-A | 6.98% | 6,287 | 6,467 | -2.78% | -0.59% |
| Barangay VII | 4.22% | 3,799 | 4,104 | -7.43% | -1.61% |
| Barangay VIII | 6.47% | 5,827 | 4,631 | 25.83% | 4.95% |
| Barangay X | 5.99% | 5,395 | 5,569 | -3.12% | -0.67% |
| Barangay XI | 2.64% | 2,383 | 2,233 | 6.72% | 1.38% |
| Barangay XII | 4.58% | 4,124 | 3,574 | 15.39% | 3.06% |
| Barangay XIII | 16.56% | 14,924 | 7,068 | 111.15% | 17.04% |
| Barangay XIV | 5.08% | 4,573 | 4,245 | 7.73% | 1.58% |
| Barangay XIX | 0.45% | 403 | 1,895 | -78.73% | -27.81% |
| Barangay XIX-A | 7.79% | 7,023 | 7,019 | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Barangay XV | 0.04% | 32 | 235 | -86.38% | -34.27% |
| Barangay XV-A | 0.21% | 185 | 407 | -54.55% | -15.29% |
| Barangay XVI | 0.25% | 222 | 330 | -32.73% | -8.01% |
| Barangay XVI-A | 0.01% | 9 | 69 | -86.96% | -34.87% |
| Barangay XVII | 0.24% | 220 | 794 | -72.29% | -23.67% |
| Barangay XVIII | 0.24% | 212 | 453 | -53.20% | -14.77% |
| Barangay XVIII-A | 1.58% | 1,424 | 1,804 | -21.06% | -4.86% |
| Barangay XX | 8.77% | 7,904 | 7,442 | 6.21% | 1.28% |
| Barangay XXI | 5.49% | 4,946 | 5,297 | -6.63% | -1.43% |
| Victorias Total | 90,101 | 87,933 | 2.47% | 0.51% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Victorias for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱440,820,159.82.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 303,913,335.13 | – |
| 2010 | 332,406,729.57 | 9.38% |
| 2011 | 357,825,339.41 | 7.65% |
| 2012 | 318,847,750.85 | -10.89% |
| 2013 | 332,333,311.16 | 4.23% |
| 2014 | 376,498,670.75 | 13.29% |
| 2015 | 397,330,331.28 | 5.53% |
| 2016 | 440,820,159.82 | 10.95% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Victorias in the 2015 Census was 87,683 broken down into 19,556 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69,828 | 12,161 | 5.74 | |
| 78,194 | 14,840 | 5.27 | |
| 81,599 | 15,361 | 5.31 | |
| 87,992 | 16,817 | 5.23 | |
| 88,079 | 18,581 | 4.74 | |
| 87,683 | 19,556 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Victorias is 5 to 9, with 9,422 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 829 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,636 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,460 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 9,422 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 8,844 | 10.06% |
| 15 to 19 | 8,497 | 9.66% |
| 20 to 24 | 8,110 | 9.22% |
| 25 to 29 | 6,644 | 7.56% |
| 30 to 34 | 5,792 | 6.59% |
| 35 to 39 | 5,395 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 4,989 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 5,108 | 5.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 4,435 | 5.04% |
| 55 to 59 | 3,598 | 4.09% |
| 60 to 64 | 2,881 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,943 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,375 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 975 | 1.11% |
| 80 and over | 829 | 0.94% |
| Total | 87,933 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Victorias grew from 8,372 in 1903 to 90,101 in 2020, an increase of 81,729 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 2,168 people, from the previous population of 87,933 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,372 | – | |
| 7,557 | -0.64% | |
| 19,547 | 4.87% | |
| 27,858 | 3.70% | |
| 34,290 | 1.84% | |
| 48,829 | 3.52% | |
| 53,994 | 2.04% | |
| 55,959 | 0.72% | |
| 69,892 | 2.25% | |
| 78,283 | 2.15% | |
| 81,743 | 0.93% | |
| 88,149 | 1.05% | |
| 88,299 | 0.06% | |
| 87,933 | -0.08% | |
| 90,101 | 0.51% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Victorias for the year 2019 was 62,722, broken down into 30,680 males and 32,042 females.
Location
The city center of Victorias is situated at approximately 10° 54' North, 123° 4' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.2 meters or 20.4 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 Victorias are Silay, Negros Occidental, Talisay, Negros Occidental, Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Bacolod, Sagay, Negros Occidental, and Escalante, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Manapla, Negros Occidental, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, Banate, Iloilo, Ajuy, Iloilo, and Murcia, Negros Occidental. Its distance from the national capital is 467.01 kilometers (290.19 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Manapla, Negros Occidental, 8.46 kilometers (5.26 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, 10.43 kilometers (6.48 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Barotac Viejo, Iloilo, 28.70 kilometers (17.83 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N57°W)
- Banate, Iloilo, 29.76 kilometers (18.49 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N68°W)
- Ajuy, Iloilo, 30.33 kilometers (18.85 miles) to the North (N11°W)
- Murcia, Negros Occidental, 32.84 kilometers (20.41 miles) to the South (S6°W)
Nearest cities
- Silay, Negros Occidental, 15.78 kilometers (9.81 miles) to the Southwest (S43°W)
- Talisay, Negros Occidental, 21.49 kilometers (13.36 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Cadiz, Negros Occidental, 26.69 kilometers (16.58 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Bacolod, 28.22 kilometers (17.54 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S28°W)
- Sagay, Negros Occidental, 37.59 kilometers (23.36 miles) to the East (S89°E)
- Escalante, Negros Occidental, 47.23 kilometers (29.35 miles) to the East (S82°E)
Distance from Manila: 467.01 kilometers (290.19 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N29°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.