Plagatasanon, 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) | 1,074 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.1609, 123.1522 (10° 10' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 590.6 meters (1,937.6 feet) |
Plagatasanon is a barangay in the city of Guihulngan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,074. This represented 1.05% of the total population of Guihulngan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Plagatasanon in the 2015 Census was 964 broken down into 215 households or an average of 4.48 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 817 | 156 | 5.24 | |
| 784 | 181 | 4.33 | |
| 861 | 167 | 5.16 | |
| 729 | 155 | 4.70 | |
| 801 | 180 | 4.45 | |
| 964 | 215 | 4.48 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Plagatasanon is 5 to 9, with 114 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 19 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 89 | 9.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 114 | 11.83% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 11.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 111 | 11.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 93 | 9.65% |
| 25 to 29 | 75 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 52 | 5.39% |
| 35 to 39 | 43 | 4.46% |
| 40 to 44 | 51 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 52 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 | 28 | 2.90% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 19 | 1.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 80 and over | 6 | 0.62% |
| Total | 964 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Plagatasanon grew from 817 in 1990 to 1,074 in 2020, an increase of 257 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.30%, or an increase of 110 people, from the previous population of 964 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 817 | – | |
| 784 | -0.77% | |
| 862 | 2.05% | |
| 729 | -2.28% | |
| 801 | 3.49% | |
| 964 | 3.59% | |
| 1,074 | 2.30% |
Location
Plagatasanon is situated at approximately 10.1609, 123.1522, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 590.6 meters or 1,937.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Plagatasanon 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.