Pamplona, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 16 |
| Postal code | 6205 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 202.20 km2 (78.07 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 39,805 |
| Density (2020) | 197 / km2 (510 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 9° 28' North, 123° 7' East (9.4722, 123.1184) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 41.2 meters (135.2 feet) |
Pamplona is a landlocked municipality in the coastal province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 202.20 square kilometers or 78.07 square miles which constitutes 3.73% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 39,805. This represented 2.78% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.49% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 197 inhabitants per square kilometer or 510 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Pamplona has 16 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abante | 2.32% | 922 | 761 | 21.16% | 4.12% |
| Balayong | 5.68% | 2,260 | 2,128 | 6.20% | 1.27% |
| Banawe | 4.16% | 1,656 | 1,815 | -8.76% | -1.91% |
| Calicanan | 7.19% | 2,862 | 2,514 | 13.84% | 2.77% |
| Datagon | 7.76% | 3,089 | 2,721 | 13.52% | 2.71% |
| Fatima | 4.13% | 1,643 | 1,745 | -5.85% | -1.26% |
| Inawasan | 3.39% | 1,348 | 1,337 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Magsusunog | 4.14% | 1,646 | 1,421 | 15.83% | 3.14% |
| Malalangsi | 7.81% | 3,110 | 3,266 | -4.78% | -1.02% |
| Mamburao | 5.06% | 2,014 | 1,963 | 2.60% | 0.54% |
| Mangoto | 4.04% | 1,608 | 1,476 | 8.94% | 1.82% |
| Poblacion | 18.00% | 7,165 | 6,191 | 15.73% | 3.12% |
| San Isidro | 8.08% | 3,217 | 3,147 | 2.22% | 0.46% |
| Santa Agueda | 8.07% | 3,214 | 3,232 | -0.56% | -0.12% |
| Simborio | 5.49% | 2,184 | 1,735 | 25.88% | 4.96% |
| Yupisan | 4.69% | 1,867 | 2,144 | -12.92% | -2.87% |
| Pamplona Total | 39,805 | 37,596 | 5.88% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Pamplona for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱101,558,090.24.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 57,354,118.78 | – |
| 2010 | 60,784,263.57 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 66,344,854.50 | 9.15% |
| 2012 | 65,369,830.91 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 70,624,776.88 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 79,544,400.24 | 12.63% |
| 2015 | 92,769,518.29 | 16.63% |
| 2016 | 101,558,090.24 | 9.47% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Pamplona in the 2015 Census was 37,596 broken down into 8,714 households or an average of 4.31 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,430 | 5,144 | 5.33 | |
| 29,233 | 5,702 | 5.13 | |
| 32,772 | 6,617 | 4.95 | |
| 34,544 | 7,506 | 4.60 | |
| 34,903 | 7,942 | 4.39 | |
| 37,596 | 8,714 | 4.31 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pamplona is 15 to 19, with 4,069 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 361 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 704 | 1.87% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,971 | 7.90% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,822 | 10.17% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,897 | 10.37% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,069 | 10.82% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,685 | 9.80% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,893 | 7.69% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,302 | 6.12% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,214 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,124 | 5.65% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,895 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,870 | 4.97% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,607 | 4.27% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,300 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 833 | 2.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 601 | 1.60% |
| 75 to 79 | 448 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 361 | 0.96% |
| Total | 37,596 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pamplona grew from 18,383 in 1960 to 39,805 in 2020, an increase of 21,422 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 2,209 people, from the previous population of 37,596 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 18,383 | – | |
| 20,541 | 1.09% | |
| 22,076 | 1.46% | |
| 23,221 | 1.02% | |
| 27,971 | 1.88% | |
| 29,235 | 0.83% | |
| 32,790 | 2.49% | |
| 34,557 | 0.73% | |
| 34,906 | 0.37% | |
| 37,596 | 1.42% | |
| 39,805 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Pamplona for the year 2019 was 27,299, broken down into 13,690 males and 13,609 females.
Location
The municipal center of Pamplona is situated at approximately 9° 28' North, 123° 7' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 41.2 meters or 135.2 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Pamplona are Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Bais, Negros Oriental, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Bayawan, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Guihulngan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Amlan, Negros Oriental, San Jose, Negros Oriental, Samboan, Cebu, Sibulan, Negros Oriental, Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, and Ginatilan, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 612.21 kilometers (380.41 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Amlan, Negros Oriental, 11.41 kilometers (7.09 miles) to the East (S86°E)
- San Jose, Negros Oriental, 14.91 kilometers (9.27 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S64°E)
- Samboan, Cebu, 21.45 kilometers (13.33 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Sibulan, Negros Oriental, 22.07 kilometers (13.72 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
- Manjuyod, Negros Oriental, 23.21 kilometers (14.42 miles) to the North (N8°E)
- Ginatilan, Cebu, 23.87 kilometers (14.83 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N63°E)
Nearest cities
- Tanjay, Negros Oriental, 6.39 kilometers (3.97 miles) to the Northeast (N40°E)
- Bais, Negros Oriental, 13.16 kilometers (8.18 miles) to the North (N1°E)
- Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, 27.75 kilometers (17.25 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 36.40 kilometers (22.62 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S71°W)
- Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, 66.24 kilometers (41.16 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N30°W)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 73.62 kilometers (45.74 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N13°E)
Distance from Manila: 612.21 kilometers (380.41 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N22°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.