Calindagan, 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) | 6,709 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3000, 123.3114 (9° 18' North, 123° 19' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.2 meters (10.5 feet) |
Calindagan is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,709. This represented 5.00% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Calindagan in the 2015 Census was 7,475 broken down into 1,526 households or an average of 4.90 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,037 | 1,521 | 5.28 | |
| 8,680 | 1,826 | 4.75 | |
| 8,503 | 1,737 | 4.90 | |
| 8,798 | 1,797 | 4.90 | |
| 8,015 | 1,789 | 4.48 | |
| 7,475 | 1,526 | 4.90 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Calindagan is 20 to 24, with 820 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 61 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 149 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 525 | 6.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 692 | 9.18% |
| 10 to 14 | 726 | 9.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 770 | 10.22% |
| 20 to 24 | 820 | 10.88% |
| 25 to 29 | 705 | 9.36% |
| 30 to 34 | 543 | 7.21% |
| 35 to 39 | 492 | 6.53% |
| 40 to 44 | 457 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 414 | 5.49% |
| 50 to 54 | 319 | 4.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 289 | 3.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 247 | 3.28% |
| 65 to 69 | 168 | 2.23% |
| 70 to 74 | 93 | 1.23% |
| 75 to 79 | 61 | 0.81% |
| 80 and over | 65 | 0.86% |
| Total | 7,535 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Calindagan fell from 8,070 in 1990 to 6,709 in 2020, a decrease of 1,361 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.41%, or a decrease of 826 people, from the previous population of 7,535 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,070 | – | |
| 8,699 | 1.42% | |
| 8,521 | -0.44% | |
| 8,827 | 0.49% | |
| 8,056 | -3.27% | |
| 7,535 | -1.26% | |
| 6,709 | -2.41% |
Location
Calindagan is situated at approximately 9.3000, 123.3114, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.2 meters or 10.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Calindagan 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.