Guincalaban, Municipality of Tayasan, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Negros Island Region (NIR) [formerly, Region VII] |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Tayasan |
| Postal code | 6211 |
| Population (2020) | 2,190 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.9946, 123.0483 (9° 60' North, 123° 3' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1,131.4 meters (3,711.9 feet) |
Guincalaban is a barangay in the municipality of Tayasan, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,190. This represented 5.74% of the total population of Tayasan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Guincalaban in the 2015 Census was 2,154 broken down into 504 households or an average of 4.27 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,422 | 264 | 5.39 | |
| 1,614 | 329 | 4.91 | |
| 2,169 | 418 | 5.19 | |
| 2,228 | 429 | 5.19 | |
| 2,110 | 469 | 4.50 | |
| 2,154 | 504 | 4.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Guincalaban is 10 to 14, with 299 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 18 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 70 | 3.25% |
| 1 to 4 | 221 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 282 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 299 | 13.88% |
| 15 to 19 | 221 | 10.26% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 7.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 111 | 5.15% |
| 30 to 34 | 122 | 5.66% |
| 35 to 39 | 104 | 4.83% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 93 | 4.32% |
| 50 to 54 | 92 | 4.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 83 | 3.85% |
| 60 to 64 | 69 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 43 | 2.00% |
| 70 to 74 | 31 | 1.44% |
| 75 to 79 | 18 | 0.84% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.88% |
| Total | 2,154 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Guincalaban grew from 1,422 in 1990 to 2,190 in 2020, an increase of 768 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.35%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 2,154 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,422 | – | |
| 1,614 | 2.40% | |
| 2,169 | 6.54% | |
| 2,228 | 0.37% | |
| 2,124 | -1.72% | |
| 2,154 | 0.27% | |
| 2,190 | 0.35% |
Location
Guincalaban is situated at approximately 9.9946, 123.0483, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1,131.4 meters or 3,711.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Guincalaban 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.