Vallehermoso, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Barangay count | 15 |
| Postal code | 6224 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Tañon Strait |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Area (2013) | 101.25 km2 (39.09 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,779 |
| Density (2020) | 403 / km2 (1,043 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 10° 20' North, 123° 20' East (10.3348, 123.3260) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.7 feet) |
Vallehermoso is a coastal municipality in the province of Negros Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 101.25 square kilometers or 39.09 square miles which constitutes 1.87% of Negros Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,779. This represented 2.85% of the total population of Negros Oriental province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Central Visayas region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 403 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,043 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Vallehermoso has 15 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagawines | 14.23% | 5,803 | 5,719 | 1.47% | 0.31% |
| Bairan | 1.50% | 610 | 510 | 19.61% | 3.84% |
| Cabulihan | 3.50% | 1,427 | 1,369 | 4.24% | 0.88% |
| Don Espiridion Villegas | 5.01% | 2,042 | 1,878 | 8.73% | 1.78% |
| Guba | 4.84% | 1,974 | 2,038 | -3.14% | -0.67% |
| Macapso | 3.68% | 1,502 | 1,509 | -0.46% | -0.10% |
| Maglahos | 3.74% | 1,525 | 1,327 | 14.92% | 2.97% |
| Malangsa | 5.21% | 2,124 | 1,915 | 10.91% | 2.20% |
| Molobolo | 4.86% | 1,982 | 2,030 | -2.36% | -0.50% |
| Pinocawan | 11.88% | 4,845 | 4,364 | 11.02% | 2.23% |
| Poblacion | 12.08% | 4,928 | 4,717 | 4.47% | 0.93% |
| Puan | 5.36% | 2,186 | 1,844 | 18.55% | 3.65% |
| Tabon | 8.14% | 3,320 | 2,892 | 14.80% | 2.95% |
| Tagbino | 10.01% | 4,081 | 3,833 | 6.47% | 1.33% |
| Ulay | 5.96% | 2,430 | 2,314 | 5.01% | 1.03% |
| Vallehermoso Total | 40,779 | 38,259 | 6.59% | 1.35% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Vallehermoso for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱91,556,978.50.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,115,204.78 | – |
| 2010 | 54,101,562.34 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 59,716,141.19 | 10.38% |
| 2012 | 57,644,169.31 | -3.47% |
| 2013 | 65,954,838.82 | 14.42% |
| 2014 | 73,996,962.07 | 12.19% |
| 2015 | 84,257,278.67 | 13.87% |
| 2016 | 91,556,978.50 | 8.66% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Vallehermoso in the 2015 Census was 38,201 broken down into 8,571 households or an average of 4.46 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,934 | 5,349 | 5.22 | |
| 31,110 | 6,208 | 5.01 | |
| 33,904 | 6,753 | 5.02 | |
| 34,908 | 7,058 | 4.95 | |
| 36,888 | 7,876 | 4.68 | |
| 38,201 | 8,571 | 4.46 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Vallehermoso are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 4,411 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 320 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 803 | 2.10% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,323 | 8.69% |
| 5 to 9 | 4,411 | 11.53% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,411 | 11.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,211 | 11.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,495 | 9.14% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,781 | 7.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,317 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,019 | 5.28% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,967 | 5.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,909 | 4.99% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,767 | 4.62% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,456 | 3.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,289 | 3.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 749 | 1.96% |
| 70 to 74 | 615 | 1.61% |
| 75 to 79 | 416 | 1.09% |
| 80 and over | 320 | 0.84% |
| Total | 38,259 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Vallehermoso grew from 9,726 in 1918 to 40,779 in 2020, an increase of 31,053 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.35%, or an increase of 2,520 people, from the previous population of 38,259 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 9,726 | – | |
| 21,677 | 4.09% | |
| 22,119 | 0.21% | |
| 22,932 | 0.32% | |
| 20,418 | -1.13% | |
| 23,326 | 2.71% | |
| 25,043 | 1.43% | |
| 27,945 | 1.10% | |
| 31,110 | 2.03% | |
| 33,914 | 1.87% | |
| 34,933 | 0.41% | |
| 36,943 | 2.06% | |
| 38,259 | 0.67% | |
| 40,779 | 1.35% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Vallehermoso for the year 2019 was 23,742, broken down into 11,932 males and 11,810 females.
Location
The municipal center of Vallehermoso is situated at approximately 10° 20' North, 123° 20' East, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.7 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Vallehermoso are Canlaon, Negros Oriental, San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, Toledo, Cebu, Carcar, Cebu, and La Carlota, Negros Occidental. The nearest municipalities are Aloguinsan, Cebu, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, Pinamungajan, Cebu, Barili, Cebu, and Dumanjug, Cebu. Its distance from the national capital is 535.42 kilometers (332.69 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Aloguinsan, Cebu, 27.47 kilometers (17.07 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S63°E)
- Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, 28.51 kilometers (17.72 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S75°W)
- Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental, 29.19 kilometers (18.14 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N23°W)
- Pinamungajan, Cebu, 29.10 kilometers (18.08 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Barili, Cebu, 31.70 kilometers (19.70 miles) to the Southeast (S39°E)
- Dumanjug, Cebu, 32.94 kilometers (20.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
Nearest cities
- Canlaon, Negros Oriental, 13.08 kilometers (8.13 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N64°W)
- San Carlos, Negros Occidental, 19.20 kilometers (11.93 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N32°E)
- Guihulngan, Negros Oriental, 24.43 kilometers (15.18 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S14°W)
- Toledo, Cebu, 34.25 kilometers (21.28 miles) to the East (N82°E)
- Carcar, Cebu, 42.93 kilometers (26.68 miles) to the Southeast (S53°E)
- La Carlota, Negros Occidental, 45.32 kilometers (28.16 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N77°W)
Distance from Manila: 535.42 kilometers (332.69 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N28°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.