Peñahan, Municipality of Bindoy, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Bindoy |
| Postal code | 6209 |
| Population (2020) | 754 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.7152, 123.1345 (9° 43' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 264.7 meters (868.4 feet) |
Peñahan is a barangay in the municipality of Bindoy, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 754. This represented 1.87% of the total population of Bindoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Peñahan in the 2015 Census was 618 broken down into 123 households or an average of 5.02 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 | 67 | 6.03 | |
| 454 | 80 | 5.68 | |
| 515 | 78 | 6.60 | |
| 519 | 102 | 5.09 | |
| 598 | 106 | 5.64 | |
| 618 | 123 | 5.02 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Peñahan is 15 to 19, with 76 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 3 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 15 | 2.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 64 | 10.36% |
| 5 to 9 | 73 | 11.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 64 | 10.36% |
| 15 to 19 | 76 | 12.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 59 | 9.55% |
| 25 to 29 | 44 | 7.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 42 | 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 3.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 28 | 4.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 38 | 6.15% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.07% |
| 55 to 59 | 27 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.43% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 3.07% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.97% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.13% |
| 80 and over | 3 | 0.49% |
| Total | 618 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Peñahan grew from 404 in 1990 to 754 in 2020, an increase of 350 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.28%, or an increase of 136 people, from the previous population of 618 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | – | |
| 454 | 2.21% | |
| 515 | 2.74% | |
| 519 | 0.11% | |
| 598 | 5.29% | |
| 618 | 0.63% | |
| 754 | 4.28% |
Location
Peñahan is situated at approximately 9.7152, 123.1345, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 264.7 meters or 868.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Peñahan 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.