Banga, Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Tayasan |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Population (2020) | 937 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9486, 123.1342 (9° 57' North, 123° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 323.2 meters (1,060.4 feet) |
Banga is a barangay in the municipality of Tayasan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 937. This represented 2.46% of the total population of Tayasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banga in the 2015 Census was 983 broken down into 235 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 865 | 188 | 4.60 | |
| 1,020 | 200 | 5.10 | |
| 919 | 205 | 4.48 | |
| 1,064 | 213 | 5.00 | |
| 972 | 229 | 4.24 | |
| 983 | 235 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banga is 10 to 14, with 111 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 24 | 2.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 85 | 8.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 109 | 11.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 111 | 11.29% |
| 15 to 19 | 97 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 72 | 7.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 62 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 67 | 6.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 6.82% |
| 40 to 44 | 54 | 5.49% |
| 45 to 49 | 53 | 5.39% |
| 50 to 54 | 45 | 4.58% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 3.56% |
| 60 to 64 | 42 | 4.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 2.44% |
| 70 to 74 | 17 | 1.73% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.92% |
| Total | 983 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banga grew from 865 in 1990 to 937 in 2020, an increase of 72 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.00%, or a decrease of 46 people, from the previous population of 983 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 865 | – | |
| 1,020 | 3.14% | |
| 919 | -2.21% | |
| 1,064 | 2.04% | |
| 972 | -3.24% | |
| 983 | 0.21% | |
| 937 | -1.00% |
Location
Banga is situated at approximately 9.9486, 123.1342, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 323.2 meters or 1,060.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banga 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.