Barangay VI, City of Victorias, Province of Negros Occidental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Negros Occidental |
| City | Victorias |
| Postal code | 6119 |
| Population (2020) | 5,607 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.9082, 123.0760 (10° 54' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.1 meters (20.0 feet) |
Barangay VI, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the city of Victorias, in the province of Negros Occidental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,607. This represented 6.22% of the total population of Victorias.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay VI in the 2015 Census was 7,144 broken down into 1,683 households or an average of 4.24 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,647 | 1,714 | 5.63 | |
| 6,593 | 1,209 | 5.45 | |
| 6,145 | 1,082 | 5.68 | |
| 6,671 | 1,282 | 5.20 | |
| 6,848 | 1,414 | 4.84 | |
| 7,144 | 1,683 | 4.24 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay VI is 5 to 9, with 749 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 71 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 110 | 1.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 613 | 8.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 749 | 10.48% |
| 10 to 14 | 698 | 9.77% |
| 15 to 19 | 640 | 8.96% |
| 20 to 24 | 695 | 9.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 574 | 8.03% |
| 30 to 34 | 504 | 7.05% |
| 35 to 39 | 456 | 6.38% |
| 40 to 44 | 411 | 5.75% |
| 45 to 49 | 388 | 5.43% |
| 50 to 54 | 311 | 4.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 285 | 3.99% |
| 60 to 64 | 238 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 162 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 139 | 1.95% |
| 75 to 79 | 100 | 1.40% |
| 80 and over | 71 | 0.99% |
| Total | 7,144 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay VI fell from 9,659 in 1990 to 5,607 in 2020, a decrease of 4,052 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.97%, or a decrease of 1,537 people, from the previous population of 7,144 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9,659 | – | |
| 6,593 | -6.90% | |
| 6,151 | -1.48% | |
| 6,671 | 1.13% | |
| 6,848 | 0.96% | |
| 7,144 | 0.81% | |
| 5,607 | -4.97% |
Location
Barangay VI is situated at approximately 10.9082, 123.0760, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.1 meters or 20.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay VI 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.