Katacgahan, City of Bais, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Bais |
| Postal code | 6206 |
| Population (2020) | 1,350 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.6146, 123.0937 (9° 37' North, 123° 6' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 8.5 meters (27.9 feet) |
Katacgahan, formerly Tacgahan, is a barangay in the city of Bais, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,350. This represented 1.60% of the total population of Bais.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Katacgahan in the 2015 Census was 1,390 broken down into 315 households or an average of 4.41 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 85 | 5.88 | |
| 400 | 78 | 5.13 | |
| 512 | 90 | 5.69 | |
| 600 | 112 | 5.36 | |
| 1,029 | 222 | 4.64 | |
| 1,390 | 315 | 4.41 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Katacgahan is 5 to 9, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 104 | 7.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 152 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 131 | 9.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 123 | 8.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 8.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 122 | 8.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 112 | 8.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 107 | 7.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 107 | 7.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 61 | 4.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 3.24% |
| 55 to 59 | 58 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 49 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.08% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 0.86% |
| Total | 1,390 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Katacgahan grew from 500 in 1990 to 1,350 in 2020, an increase of 850 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.61%, or a decrease of 40 people, from the previous population of 1,390 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | – | |
| 400 | -4.09% | |
| 512 | 5.44% | |
| 600 | 2.21% | |
| 1,029 | 21.69% | |
| 1,390 | 5.89% | |
| 1,350 | -0.61% |
Location
Katacgahan is situated at approximately 9.6146, 123.0937, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 8.5 meters or 27.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Katacgahan 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.