Novallas, City of Tanjay, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| City | Tanjay |
| Postal code | 6204 |
| Population (2020) | 4,976 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.4950, 123.0790 (9° 30' North, 123° 5' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 62.3 meters (204.4 feet) |
Novallas is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,976. This represented 6.02% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Novallas in the 2015 Census was 5,207 broken down into 1,126 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,887 | 711 | 5.47 | |
| 4,570 | 947 | 4.83 | |
| 4,971 | 991 | 5.02 | |
| 5,480 | 1,146 | 4.78 | |
| 5,334 | 1,169 | 4.56 | |
| 5,207 | 1,126 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Novallas is 10 to 14, with 640 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 55 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 94 | 1.81% |
| 1 to 4 | 399 | 7.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 540 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 640 | 12.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 537 | 10.31% |
| 20 to 24 | 399 | 7.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 330 | 6.34% |
| 30 to 34 | 268 | 5.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 308 | 5.92% |
| 40 to 44 | 336 | 6.45% |
| 45 to 49 | 290 | 5.57% |
| 50 to 54 | 272 | 5.22% |
| 55 to 59 | 219 | 4.21% |
| 60 to 64 | 201 | 3.86% |
| 65 to 69 | 142 | 2.73% |
| 70 to 74 | 97 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 80 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 1.06% |
| Total | 5,207 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Novallas grew from 3,887 in 1990 to 4,976 in 2020, an increase of 1,089 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.95%, or a decrease of 231 people, from the previous population of 5,207 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,887 | – | |
| 4,570 | 3.08% | |
| 4,971 | 1.82% | |
| 5,480 | 1.35% | |
| 5,334 | -0.98% | |
| 5,207 | -0.46% | |
| 4,976 | -0.95% |
Location
Novallas is situated at approximately 9.4950, 123.0790, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 62.3 meters or 204.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Novallas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- San Jose, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Santa Cruz Viejo, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Santa Cruz Nuevo, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Pal-ew, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Malalangsi, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
- Inawasan, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
- Bahi-an, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Simborio, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
- Mamburao, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.