South Poblacion, Municipality of Jimalalud, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Jimalalud |
| Postal code | 6212 |
| Population (2020) | 1,995 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9777, 123.1986 (9° 59' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.7 meters (38.4 feet) |
South Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Jimalalud, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,995. This represented 6.18% of the total population of Jimalalud.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 1,862 broken down into 457 households or an average of 4.07 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,430 | 239 | 5.98 | |
| 1,449 | 270 | 5.37 | |
| 1,685 | 316 | 5.33 | |
| 1,903 | 357 | 5.33 | |
| 1,606 | 366 | 4.39 | |
| 1,862 | 457 | 4.07 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Poblacion is 10 to 14, with 194 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 28 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 37 | 1.99% |
| 1 to 4 | 112 | 6.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 162 | 8.70% |
| 10 to 14 | 194 | 10.42% |
| 15 to 19 | 170 | 9.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 171 | 9.18% |
| 25 to 29 | 124 | 6.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 125 | 6.71% |
| 35 to 39 | 128 | 6.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 128 | 6.87% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 6.02% |
| 50 to 54 | 111 | 5.96% |
| 55 to 59 | 73 | 3.92% |
| 60 to 64 | 63 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 50 | 2.69% |
| 70 to 74 | 45 | 2.42% |
| 75 to 79 | 29 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 28 | 1.50% |
| Total | 1,862 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Poblacion grew from 1,440 in 1990 to 1,995 in 2020, an increase of 555 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.46%, or an increase of 133 people, from the previous population of 1,862 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,440 | – | |
| 1,456 | 0.21% | |
| 1,690 | 3.25% | |
| 1,906 | 1.67% | |
| 1,606 | -6.04% | |
| 1,862 | 2.86% | |
| 1,995 | 1.46% |
Location
South Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.9777, 123.1986, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.7 meters or 38.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South Poblacion 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.