Poblacion VIII, 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) | 2,268 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.5100, 123.1554 (9° 31' North, 123° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 14.6 meters (47.9 feet) |
Poblacion VIII, formerly Barangay 8, is a barangay in the city of Tanjay, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,268. This represented 2.74% of the total population of Tanjay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion VIII in the 2015 Census was 2,536 broken down into 525 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,550 | 293 | 5.29 | |
| 1,569 | 306 | 5.13 | |
| 1,638 | 318 | 5.15 | |
| 2,334 | 488 | 4.78 | |
| 2,416 | 498 | 4.85 | |
| 2,536 | 525 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion VIII is 15 to 19, with 268 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 31 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 42 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 174 | 6.86% |
| 5 to 9 | 212 | 8.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 245 | 9.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 268 | 10.57% |
| 20 to 24 | 247 | 9.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 193 | 7.61% |
| 30 to 34 | 166 | 6.55% |
| 35 to 39 | 169 | 6.66% |
| 40 to 44 | 138 | 5.44% |
| 45 to 49 | 155 | 6.11% |
| 50 to 54 | 121 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 110 | 4.34% |
| 60 to 64 | 116 | 4.57% |
| 65 to 69 | 70 | 2.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 44 | 1.74% |
| 75 to 79 | 31 | 1.22% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.38% |
| Total | 2,536 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion VIII grew from 1,555 in 1990 to 2,268 in 2020, an increase of 713 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 2.32%, or a decrease of 268 people, from the previous population of 2,536 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,555 | – | |
| 1,569 | 0.17% | |
| 2,024 | 5.61% | |
| 2,334 | 1.98% | |
| 2,416 | 1.26% | |
| 2,536 | 0.93% | |
| 2,268 | -2.32% |
Location
Poblacion VIII is situated at approximately 9.5100, 123.1554, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 14.6 meters or 47.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion VIII 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.