West Poblacion, Municipality of Bacong, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Bacong |
| Postal code | 6216 |
| Population (2020) | 660 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2460, 123.2949 (9° 15' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.8 meters (55.1 feet) |
West Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Bacong, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 660. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Bacong.
Demographics
Households
The household population of West Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 722 broken down into 170 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 723 | 158 | 4.58 | |
| 680 | 132 | 5.15 | |
| 285 | 63 | 4.52 | |
| 666 | 158 | 4.22 | |
| 804 | 172 | 4.67 | |
| 722 | 170 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in West Poblacion is 20 to 24, with 75 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 8 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 5.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 45 | 6.23% |
| 10 to 14 | 61 | 8.45% |
| 15 to 19 | 63 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 75 | 10.39% |
| 25 to 29 | 73 | 10.11% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 4.99% |
| 35 to 39 | 42 | 5.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 39 | 5.40% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 8.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 7.34% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 4.29% |
| 60 to 64 | 30 | 4.16% |
| 65 to 69 | 28 | 3.88% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 2.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.94% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 1.80% |
| Total | 722 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of West Poblacion fell from 723 in 1990 to 660 in 2020, a decrease of 63 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.87%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 722 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 723 | – | |
| 682 | -1.09% | |
| 285 | -17.06% | |
| 666 | 12.42% | |
| 804 | 7.09% | |
| 722 | -2.03% | |
| 660 | -1.87% |
Location
West Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.2460, 123.2949, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.8 meters or 55.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
West Poblacion 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.