Talay, 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) | 5,126 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2931, 123.2626 (9° 18' North, 123° 16' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 103.7 meters (340.2 feet) |
Talay is a barangay in the city of Dumaguete, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 5,126. This represented 3.82% of the total population of Dumaguete.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Talay in the 2015 Census was 4,490 broken down into 1,015 households or an average of 4.42 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,149 | 431 | 4.99 | |
| 2,699 | 522 | 5.17 | |
| 3,119 | 709 | 4.40 | |
| 3,706 | 757 | 4.90 | |
| 4,113 | 937 | 4.39 | |
| 4,490 | 1,015 | 4.42 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Talay is 20 to 24, with 459 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 39 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 60 | 1.31% |
| 1 to 4 | 271 | 5.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 366 | 7.97% |
| 10 to 14 | 373 | 8.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 435 | 9.47% |
| 20 to 24 | 459 | 9.99% |
| 25 to 29 | 451 | 9.82% |
| 30 to 34 | 334 | 7.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 331 | 7.21% |
| 40 to 44 | 305 | 6.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 277 | 6.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 259 | 5.64% |
| 55 to 59 | 205 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 185 | 4.03% |
| 65 to 69 | 119 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 1.37% |
| 75 to 79 | 39 | 0.85% |
| 80 and over | 61 | 1.33% |
| Total | 4,593 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Talay grew from 2,174 in 1990 to 5,126 in 2020, an increase of 2,952 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.34%, or an increase of 533 people, from the previous population of 4,593 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,174 | – | |
| 2,749 | 4.49% | |
| 3,119 | 2.74% | |
| 3,706 | 2.41% | |
| 4,170 | 4.39% | |
| 4,593 | 1.86% | |
| 5,126 | 2.34% |
Location
Talay is situated at approximately 9.2931, 123.2626, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 103.7 meters or 340.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Talay 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.