Pinocawan, Municipality of Vallehermoso, Province of Negros Oriental
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Negros Oriental |
| Municipality | Vallehermoso |
| Postal code | 6224 |
| Population (2020) | 4,845 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Negros |
| Coordinates | 10.3385, 123.2778 (10° 20' North, 123° 17' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 219.4 meters (719.8 feet) |
Pinocawan is a barangay in the municipality of Vallehermoso, in the province of Negros Oriental. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,845. This represented 11.88% of the total population of Vallehermoso.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Pinocawan in the 2015 Census was 4,364 broken down into 905 households or an average of 4.82 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,576 | 480 | 5.37 | |
| 2,744 | 537 | 5.11 | |
| 4,039 | 740 | 5.46 | |
| 3,445 | 600 | 5.74 | |
| 4,098 | 803 | 5.10 | |
| 4,364 | 905 | 4.82 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Pinocawan is 10 to 14, with 578 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 19 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 88 | 2.02% |
| 1 to 4 | 421 | 9.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 551 | 12.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 578 | 13.24% |
| 15 to 19 | 543 | 12.44% |
| 20 to 24 | 426 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 302 | 6.92% |
| 30 to 34 | 254 | 5.82% |
| 35 to 39 | 199 | 4.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 174 | 3.99% |
| 45 to 49 | 183 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 205 | 4.70% |
| 55 to 59 | 141 | 3.23% |
| 60 to 64 | 134 | 3.07% |
| 65 to 69 | 73 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 51 | 1.17% |
| 75 to 79 | 22 | 0.50% |
| 80 and over | 19 | 0.44% |
| Total | 4,364 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Pinocawan grew from 2,576 in 1990 to 4,845 in 2020, an increase of 2,269 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.23%, or an increase of 481 people, from the previous population of 4,364 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,576 | – | |
| 2,744 | 1.19% | |
| 4,039 | 8.64% | |
| 3,445 | -2.17% | |
| 4,098 | 6.52% | |
| 4,364 | 1.20% | |
| 4,845 | 2.23% |
Location
Pinocawan is situated at approximately 10.3385, 123.2778, in the island of Negros. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 219.4 meters or 719.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Pinocawan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
- Malangsa, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Poblacion, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Bagawines, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Tagbino, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Ulay, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Guba, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental
- Binalbagan, Canlaon, Negros Oriental
- Bucalan (East Budsalan), Canlaon, Negros Oriental
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.