Pulangbato, Municipality of Valencia, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Valencia |
| Postal code | 6215 |
| Population (2020) | 1,031 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.3010, 123.1980 (9° 18' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 688.7 meters (2,259.5 feet) |
Pulangbato is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,031. This represented 2.66% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pulangbato in the 2015 Census was 998 broken down into 221 households or an average of 4.52 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 | 173 | 4.91 | |
| 866 | 177 | 4.89 | |
| 1,779 | 375 | 4.74 | |
| 1,032 | 228 | 4.53 | |
| 989 | 201 | 4.92 | |
| 998 | 221 | 4.52 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Pulangbato are in the ranges 15 to 19, and 20 to 24, with 103 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 11 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 23 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 80 | 8.02% |
| 5 to 9 | 93 | 9.32% |
| 10 to 14 | 82 | 8.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 103 | 10.32% |
| 20 to 24 | 103 | 10.32% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 8.42% |
| 30 to 34 | 74 | 7.41% |
| 35 to 39 | 59 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 38 | 3.81% |
| 45 to 49 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 6.01% |
| 55 to 59 | 48 | 4.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 4.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 1.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 1.10% |
| 80 and over | 16 | 1.60% |
| Total | 998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pulangbato grew from 849 in 1990 to 1,031 in 2020, an increase of 182 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.69%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 998 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 849 | – | |
| 866 | 0.37% | |
| 1,779 | 16.69% | |
| 1,032 | -7.24% | |
| 989 | -1.54% | |
| 998 | 0.17% | |
| 1,031 | 0.69% |
Location
Pulangbato is situated at approximately 9.3010, 123.1980, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 688.7 meters or 2,259.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pulangbato 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.