Taclobo, 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) | 9,458 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3081, 123.2959 (9° 18' North, 123° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.7 meters (61.4 feet) |
Taclobo is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 9,458. This represented 7.05% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Taclobo in the 2015 Census was 9,286 broken down into 2,096 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,957 | 1,961 | 5.08 | |
| 10,648 | 2,394 | 4.45 | |
| 9,716 | 2,183 | 4.45 | |
| 10,023 | 2,237 | 4.48 | |
| 9,467 | 2,236 | 4.23 | |
| 9,286 | 2,096 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Taclobo is 20 to 24, with 1,138 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 112 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 112 | 1.15% |
| 1 to 4 | 490 | 5.03% |
| 5 to 9 | 697 | 7.15% |
| 10 to 14 | 659 | 6.76% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,087 | 11.16% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,138 | 11.68% |
| 25 to 29 | 946 | 9.71% |
| 30 to 34 | 750 | 7.70% |
| 35 to 39 | 697 | 7.15% |
| 40 to 44 | 537 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 555 | 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 509 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 442 | 4.54% |
| 60 to 64 | 415 | 4.26% |
| 65 to 69 | 245 | 2.51% |
| 70 to 74 | 166 | 1.70% |
| 75 to 79 | 148 | 1.52% |
| 80 and over | 149 | 1.53% |
| Total | 9,742 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Taclobo fell from 10,302 in 1990 to 9,458 in 2020, a decrease of 844 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.62%, or a decrease of 284 people, from the previous population of 9,742 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,302 | – | |
| 11,018 | 1.27% | |
| 9,757 | -2.57% | |
| 10,598 | 1.15% | |
| 9,691 | -3.20% | |
| 9,742 | 0.10% | |
| 9,458 | -0.62% |
Location
Taclobo is situated at approximately 9.3081, 123.2959, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.7 meters or 61.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Taclobo shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Bagacay, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion No. 8 (Barangay 8), Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Tabuctubig, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Batinguel, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion No. 7 (Barangay 7), Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion No. 5 (Barangay 5), Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Daro, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
- Motong, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.