Banwaque, City of Guihulngan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Guihulngan |
| Postal code | 6214 |
| Population (2020) | 1,484 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1248, 123.1579 (10° 7' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 497.1 meters (1,630.9 feet) |
Banwaque is a barangay in the city of Guihulngan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,484. This represented 1.45% of the total population of Guihulngan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banwaque in the 2015 Census was 1,446 broken down into 343 households or an average of 4.22 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,773 | 349 | 5.08 | |
| 1,655 | 326 | 5.08 | |
| 1,757 | 320 | 5.49 | |
| 1,802 | 355 | 5.08 | |
| 1,438 | 322 | 4.47 | |
| 1,446 | 343 | 4.22 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banwaque is 15 to 19, with 166 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 40 | 2.77% |
| 1 to 4 | 153 | 10.58% |
| 5 to 9 | 164 | 11.34% |
| 10 to 14 | 162 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 166 | 11.48% |
| 20 to 24 | 126 | 8.71% |
| 25 to 29 | 82 | 5.67% |
| 30 to 34 | 71 | 4.91% |
| 35 to 39 | 56 | 3.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 87 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 88 | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 | 76 | 5.26% |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 2.84% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.70% |
| 65 to 69 | 34 | 2.35% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 1.87% |
| 75 to 79 | 21 | 1.45% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.90% |
| Total | 1,446 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banwaque fell from 1,773 in 1990 to 1,484 in 2020, a decrease of 289 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.55%, or an increase of 38 people, from the previous population of 1,446 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,773 | – | |
| 1,655 | -1.28% | |
| 1,760 | 1.33% | |
| 1,802 | 0.33% | |
| 1,438 | -7.89% | |
| 1,446 | 0.11% | |
| 1,484 | 0.55% |
Location
Banwaque is situated at approximately 10.1248, 123.1579, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 497.1 meters or 1,630.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banwaque 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.