Silab, Municipality of Amlan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Amlan |
| Postal code | 6203 |
| Population (2020) | 4,416 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.4176, 123.1754 (9° 25' North, 123° 11' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 314.1 meters (1,030.5 feet) |
Silab is a barangay in the municipality of Amlan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,416. This represented 17.31% of the total population of Amlan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Silab in the 2015 Census was 3,606 broken down into 857 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,484 | 453 | 5.48 | |
| 2,064 | 402 | 5.13 | |
| 2,965 | 567 | 5.23 | |
| 3,089 | 665 | 4.65 | |
| 3,249 | 712 | 4.56 | |
| 3,606 | 857 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Silab is 10 to 14, with 365 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 50 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 84 | 2.33% |
| 1 to 4 | 318 | 8.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 356 | 9.87% |
| 10 to 14 | 365 | 10.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 322 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 297 | 8.24% |
| 25 to 29 | 270 | 7.49% |
| 30 to 34 | 243 | 6.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 241 | 6.68% |
| 40 to 44 | 167 | 4.63% |
| 45 to 49 | 182 | 5.05% |
| 50 to 54 | 193 | 5.35% |
| 55 to 59 | 182 | 5.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 136 | 3.77% |
| 65 to 69 | 82 | 2.27% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.75% |
| 75 to 79 | 55 | 1.53% |
| 80 and over | 50 | 1.39% |
| Total | 3,606 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Silab grew from 2,484 in 1990 to 4,416 in 2020, an increase of 1,932 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.36%, or an increase of 810 people, from the previous population of 3,606 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,484 | – | |
| 2,064 | -3.41% | |
| 2,965 | 8.08% | |
| 3,089 | 0.57% | |
| 3,249 | 1.86% | |
| 3,606 | 2.00% | |
| 4,416 | 4.36% |
Location
Silab is situated at approximately 9.4176, 123.1754, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 314.1 meters or 1,030.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Silab 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.