Obogon, 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) | 3,763 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5071, 123.1490 (9° 30' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 18.3 meters (60.0 feet) |
Obogon is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,763. This represented 4.55% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Obogon in the 2015 Census was 3,458 broken down into 901 households or an average of 3.84 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,441 | 463 | 5.27 | |
| 2,787 | 562 | 4.96 | |
| 2,808 | 608 | 4.62 | |
| 3,203 | 712 | 4.50 | |
| 3,210 | 733 | 4.38 | |
| 3,458 | 901 | 3.84 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Obogon is 5 to 9, with 314 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 55 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 56 | 1.62% |
| 1 to 4 | 250 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 314 | 9.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 8.65% |
| 15 to 19 | 302 | 8.73% |
| 20 to 24 | 302 | 8.73% |
| 25 to 29 | 290 | 8.39% |
| 30 to 34 | 201 | 5.81% |
| 35 to 39 | 174 | 5.03% |
| 40 to 44 | 220 | 6.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 214 | 6.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 187 | 5.41% |
| 55 to 59 | 182 | 5.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 146 | 4.22% |
| 65 to 69 | 110 | 3.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 55 | 1.59% |
| 75 to 79 | 84 | 2.43% |
| 80 and over | 72 | 2.08% |
| Total | 3,458 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Obogon grew from 2,441 in 1990 to 3,763 in 2020, an increase of 1,322 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.80%, or an increase of 305 people, from the previous population of 3,458 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,441 | – | |
| 2,787 | 2.51% | |
| 2,808 | 0.16% | |
| 3,203 | 1.83% | |
| 3,210 | 0.08% | |
| 3,458 | 1.43% | |
| 3,763 | 1.80% |
Location
Obogon is situated at approximately 9.5071, 123.1490, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 18.3 meters or 60.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Obogon shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Poblacion I (Barangay 1), Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion VIII (Barangay 8), Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- San Isidro, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- San Jose, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Malalangsi, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion IX (Barangay 9), Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Tugas, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Azagra, Tanjay, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion, Pamplona, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.