South Poblacion, 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) | 557 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 9.2803, 123.2453 (9° 17' North, 123° 15' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 212.5 meters (697.2 feet) |
South Poblacion is a barangay in the municipality of Valencia, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 557. This represented 1.44% of the total population of Valencia.
Demographics
Households
The household population of South Poblacion in the 2015 Census was 598 broken down into 119 households or an average of 5.03 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 | 116 | 5.22 | |
| 525 | 103 | 5.10 | |
| 508 | 111 | 4.58 | |
| 533 | 119 | 4.48 | |
| 602 | 135 | 4.46 | |
| 598 | 119 | 5.03 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in South Poblacion is 25 to 29, with 63 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is Under 1, with 11 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 11 | 1.84% |
| 1 to 4 | 40 | 6.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 51 | 8.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 38 | 6.35% |
| 15 to 19 | 44 | 7.36% |
| 20 to 24 | 52 | 8.70% |
| 25 to 29 | 63 | 10.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 48 | 8.03% |
| 35 to 39 | 41 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 | 25 | 4.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 3.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 5.85% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 5.18% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 4.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 3.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 14 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 2.68% |
| 80 and over | 17 | 2.84% |
| Total | 598 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of South Poblacion fell from 605 in 1990 to 557 in 2020, a decrease of 48 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.48%, or a decrease of 41 people, from the previous population of 598 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | – | |
| 525 | -2.62% | |
| 516 | -0.37% | |
| 533 | 0.45% | |
| 602 | 4.53% | |
| 598 | -0.13% | |
| 557 | -1.48% |
Location
South Poblacion is situated at approximately 9.2803, 123.2453, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 212.5 meters or 697.2 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
South Poblacion 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.