Daro, 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) | 6,164 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3192, 123.3019 (9° 19' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.0 meters (45.9 feet) |
Daro is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 6,164. This represented 4.60% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Daro in the 2015 Census was 6,438 broken down into 1,611 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,222 | 1,008 | 5.18 | |
| 6,183 | 1,289 | 4.80 | |
| 6,939 | 1,464 | 4.74 | |
| 6,572 | 1,306 | 5.03 | |
| 6,319 | 1,460 | 4.33 | |
| 6,438 | 1,611 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Daro is 15 to 19, with 857 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 72 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 72 | 1.09% |
| 1 to 4 | 303 | 4.60% |
| 5 to 9 | 431 | 6.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 446 | 6.78% |
| 15 to 19 | 857 | 13.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 817 | 12.42% |
| 25 to 29 | 605 | 9.19% |
| 30 to 34 | 499 | 7.58% |
| 35 to 39 | 409 | 6.22% |
| 40 to 44 | 356 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 384 | 5.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 379 | 5.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 280 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 245 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 185 | 2.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 118 | 1.79% |
| 75 to 79 | 85 | 1.29% |
| 80 and over | 109 | 1.66% |
| Total | 6,580 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Daro grew from 5,222 in 1990 to 6,164 in 2020, an increase of 942 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.37%, or a decrease of 416 people, from the previous population of 6,580 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,222 | – | |
| 6,224 | 3.34% | |
| 6,951 | 2.40% | |
| 6,721 | -0.46% | |
| 6,373 | -1.92% | |
| 6,580 | 0.61% | |
| 6,164 | -1.37% |
Location
Daro is situated at approximately 9.3192, 123.3019, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.0 meters or 45.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Daro shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Looc, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Piapi, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Taclobo, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion No. 7 (Barangay 7), Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion No. 5 (Barangay 5), Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Motong, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Pulantubig, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Bantayan, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.