Barangay VIII, 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) | 5,827 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.8447, 123.0978 (10° 51' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 75.6 meters (248.0 feet) |
Barangay VIII, 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 5,827. This represented 6.47% of the total population of Victorias.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Barangay VIII in the 2015 Census was 4,631 broken down into 1,049 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,622 | 650 | 5.57 | |
| 3,782 | 693 | 5.46 | |
| 3,846 | 727 | 5.29 | |
| 4,413 | 887 | 4.98 | |
| 4,621 | 1,012 | 4.57 | |
| 4,631 | 1,049 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Barangay VIII is 5 to 9, with 555 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 34 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 429 | 9.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 555 | 11.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 465 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 437 | 9.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 404 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 386 | 8.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 299 | 6.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 258 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 282 | 6.09% |
| 45 to 49 | 270 | 5.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 194 | 4.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 163 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 155 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 92 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 72 | 1.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 1.12% |
| 80 and over | 34 | 0.73% |
| Total | 4,631 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Barangay VIII grew from 3,626 in 1990 to 5,827 in 2020, an increase of 2,201 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.95%, or an increase of 1,196 people, from the previous population of 4,631 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,626 | – | |
| 3,782 | 0.79% | |
| 3,846 | 0.36% | |
| 4,413 | 1.91% | |
| 4,621 | 1.69% | |
| 4,631 | 0.04% | |
| 5,827 | 4.95% |
Location
Barangay VIII is situated at approximately 10.8447, 123.0978, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 75.6 meters or 248.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Barangay VIII shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Barangay XX, Victorias, Negros Occidental
- Barangay XVIII, Victorias, Negros Occidental
- Barangay XVIII-A, Victorias, Negros Occidental
- Barangay XII, Victorias, Negros Occidental
- Consing, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental
- Barangay X (Estado), Victorias, Negros Occidental
- Barangay XVII, Victorias, Negros Occidental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.