Linantayan, Municipality of Basay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Basay |
| Postal code | 6222 |
| Population (2020) | 834 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.4517, 122.6826 (9° 27' North, 122° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 237.0 meters (777.5 feet) |
Linantayan is a barangay in the municipality of Basay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 834. This represented 2.92% of the total population of Basay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Linantayan in the 2015 Census was 1,199 broken down into 301 households or an average of 3.98 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | 197 | 5.22 | |
| 1,087 | 194 | 5.60 | |
| 1,091 | 204 | 5.35 | |
| 1,191 | 244 | 4.88 | |
| 1,250 | 249 | 5.02 | |
| 1,199 | 301 | 3.98 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Linantayan is 10 to 14, with 158 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 14 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 137 | 11.43% |
| 5 to 9 | 148 | 12.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 158 | 13.18% |
| 15 to 19 | 113 | 9.42% |
| 20 to 24 | 98 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 5.50% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 4.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 42 | 3.50% |
| 45 to 49 | 58 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 66 | 5.50% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 1.25% |
| 65 to 69 | 32 | 2.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 1.25% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 1.58% |
| Total | 1,199 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Linantayan fell from 1,029 in 1990 to 834 in 2020, a decrease of 195 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 7.36%, or a decrease of 365 people, from the previous population of 1,199 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,029 | – | |
| 1,087 | 1.03% | |
| 1,093 | 0.12% | |
| 1,191 | 1.19% | |
| 1,250 | 1.78% | |
| 1,199 | -0.79% | |
| 834 | -7.36% |
Location
Linantayan is situated at approximately 9.4517, 122.6826, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 237.0 meters or 777.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Linantayan 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.