Bantayan, City of Dumaguete, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Dumaguete |
| Postal code | 6200 |
| Population (2020) | 4,430 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3280, 123.3076 (9° 20' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
Bantayan is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,430. This represented 3.30% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Bantayan in the 2015 Census was 4,980 broken down into 1,008 households or an average of 4.94 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,897 | 764 | 5.10 | |
| 4,412 | 867 | 5.09 | |
| 4,298 | 955 | 4.50 | |
| 4,612 | 1,046 | 4.41 | |
| 4,875 | 1,150 | 4.24 | |
| 4,980 | 1,008 | 4.94 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bantayan is 15 to 19, with 554 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges Under 1, 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 72 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 1.43% |
| 1 to 4 | 291 | 5.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 389 | 7.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 375 | 7.44% |
| 15 to 19 | 554 | 10.99% |
| 20 to 24 | 523 | 10.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 433 | 8.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 374 | 7.42% |
| 35 to 39 | 306 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 369 | 7.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 290 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 250 | 4.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 208 | 4.13% |
| 60 to 64 | 214 | 4.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 154 | 3.05% |
| 70 to 74 | 96 | 1.90% |
| 75 to 79 | 72 | 1.43% |
| 80 and over | 72 | 1.43% |
| Total | 5,042 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bantayan grew from 3,946 in 1990 to 4,430 in 2020, an increase of 484 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative annualized growth rate of 2.69%, or a decrease of 612 people, from the previous population of 5,042 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,946 | – | |
| 4,477 | 2.39% | |
| 4,380 | -0.47% | |
| 4,650 | 0.83% | |
| 4,920 | 2.08% | |
| 5,042 | 0.47% | |
| 4,430 | -2.69% |
Location
Bantayan is situated at approximately 9.3280, 123.3076, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Bantayan 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.