Pangca, Municipality of La Libertad, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | La Libertad |
| Postal code | 6213 |
| Population (2020) | 488 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.0620, 123.2213 (10° 4' North, 123° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 163.0 meters (534.8 feet) |
Pangca is a barangay in the municipality of La Libertad, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 488. This represented 1.19% of the total population of La Libertad.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pangca in the 2015 Census was 505 broken down into 139 households or an average of 3.63 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | 105 | 4.50 | |
| 499 | 102 | 4.89 | |
| 529 | 108 | 4.90 | |
| 573 | 153 | 3.75 | |
| 652 | 165 | 3.95 | |
| 505 | 139 | 3.63 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pangca is 10 to 14, with 55 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 | 11 | 2.18% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 7.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 54 | 10.69% |
| 10 to 14 | 55 | 10.89% |
| 15 to 19 | 43 | 8.51% |
| 20 to 24 | 43 | 8.51% |
| 25 to 29 | 28 | 5.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 34 | 6.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 19 | 3.76% |
| 40 to 44 | 37 | 7.33% |
| 45 to 49 | 29 | 5.74% |
| 50 to 54 | 19 | 3.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 6.93% |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 2.97% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 3.17% |
| 70 to 74 | 11 | 2.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 0.99% |
| 80 and over | 11 | 2.18% |
| Total | 505 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pangca grew from 473 in 1990 to 488 in 2020, an increase of 15 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.72%, or a decrease of 17 people, from the previous population of 505 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 473 | – | |
| 499 | 1.01% | |
| 529 | 1.26% | |
| 573 | 1.11% | |
| 652 | 4.81% | |
| 505 | -4.75% | |
| 488 | -0.72% |
Location
Pangca is situated at approximately 10.0620, 123.2213, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 163.0 meters or 534.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pangca 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.