Barangay Profile

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o

Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, Region VII

PSGC 1804621023 ZIP 6204
6,816 Population
1st of 24 By Population
550.5 m Elevation
6204 ZIP Code
Philippines Central Visayas Negros Oriental Tanjay City Barangays Santo Ni├▒o
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Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, in the Central Visayas (Region VII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1804621023 with ZIP code 6204, it had a 2020 Census population of 6,816. That makes it the 1st most populous of Tanjay City's 24 barangays (8.1% of the municipal total of 84,593). It sits at about 550.5 m above sea level at coordinates 9.5144, 122.9363.

Overview

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a local community situated within Tanjay City, Negros Oriental. Serving as the primary administrative building block of local governance, it connects local residents directly to municipal public services, community development, and regional infrastructure networks.

Demographics & Population Trends

Insights into growth, age distributions, and household composition.

Historical Population Growth

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is tracked across every census round conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The table and bar chart below trace its recorded population from 1990 to 2020, together with the annualized growth rate and net population change between counts. Read side by side, they show whether Santo Ni├▒o is expanding, contracting, or holding steady within Tanjay City, a signal that informs housing demand, school-age population, and the delivery of local public services.

Census Date Population Growth Net
1990 May 1 4,390 — —
1995 Sep 1 4,638 +1.03% 248
2000 May 1 5,369 +3.19% 731
2007 Aug 1 7,182 +4.09% 1,813
2010 May 1 7,461 +1.4% 279
2015 Aug 1 6,577 -2.37% -884
2020 May 1 6,816 +0.75% 239
4,390
4,638
5,369
7,182
7,461
6,577
6,816
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015
2020

Age Distribution (2015 Census)

The age profile of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is drawn from the 2015 Census and grouped into five-year age bands. The table and bar chart below show how residents split across the young dependent population, the working-age population, and older residents, the balance that drives the local dependency ratio and median age. A community weighted toward working-age adults points to a wider labor force, while a broad base of children signals future demand for schools, health centers, and youth programs in Tanjay City.

Age Group Population Share
Under 1 179 2.72%
1 to 4 717 10.9%
5 to 9 882 13.41%
10 to 14 859 13.06%
15 to 19 710 10.8%
20 to 24 521 7.92%
25 to 29 478 7.27%
30 to 34 373 5.67%
35 to 39 371 5.64%
40 to 44 332 5.05%
45 to 49 280 4.26%
50 to 54 253 3.85%
55 to 59 209 3.18%
60 to 64 164 2.49%
65 to 69 92 1.4%
70 to 74 65 0.99%
75 to 79 59 0.9%
80 and over 33 0.5%
Under 1
179
1 to 4
717
5 to 9
882
10 to 14
859
15 to 19
710
20 to 24
521
25 to 29
478
30 to 34
373
35 to 39
371
40 to 44
332
45 to 49
280
50 to 54
253
55 to 59
209
60 to 64
164
65 to 69
92
70 to 74
65
75 to 79
59
80 and over
33
2,637

Young population (0-14) · 40.09%

3,691

Working-age population (15-64) · 56.12%

249

Older population (65+) · 3.79%

Household Trends

Household formation in Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is measured each census through the number of households and the average household size. The table and bar chart below plot how the household count has moved across the years. A rising number of households alongside a falling average size usually reflects smaller family units and new home formation, while a steady average size suggests multigenerational living remains common. These figures help gauge local housing stock, utility demand, and the pace of residential development in Tanjay City.

Census Date Households Avg. Size
1990 May 1 824 5.33
1995 Sep 1 866 5.36
2000 May 1 1,035 5.19
2007 Aug 1 1,356 5.3
2010 May 1 1,491 5
2015 Aug 1 1,387 4.74
824
866
1,035
1,356
1,491
1,387
1990
1995
2000
2007
2010
2015

Location & Environment

Geographic coordinates, comparative elevation, and environmental risk profile.

1st of 24

Relative rank among Tanjay City's barangays by 2020 population.

550.5 m Elevation

Elevation profile, compared to the 10.7 m municipal median.

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is located at approximately 9.5144, 122.9363 (9°30'52" N, 122°56'11" E) on Visayas , roughly 550.5 meters above sea level.

Hazard Profile & Risk Context

Typhoon

Central Visayas is exposed to several tropical cyclones each season, less often than the eastern and northern seaboards.

Moderate
Earthquake

Central Visayas is seismically active, with movement along nearby faults and trenches capable of producing strong earthquakes.

High
Landslide

At roughly 550.5 m elevation, steeper upland terrain can raise landslide susceptibility during prolonged or heavy rainfall.

Moderate

General planning context derived from topographic models. Refer to PHIVOLCS and municipal DRRMO advisories for official disaster risk mapping.

Governance & Administrative Record

Local administration setup and statutory registry parameters.

As the primary administrative tier in the Philippines, Barangay Santo Ni├▒o in municipality of Tanjay City, province of Negros Oriental is led by an elected Punong Barangay alongside a Sangguniang Barangay composed of seven elected council members. The barangay council oversees neighborhood disputes via the Lupong Tagapamayapa, enacts local ordinances, and maintains peace and public safety.

Official Registry

PSGC Statutory Data Sheet

Barangay Name Santo Ni├▒o
PSGC Code 1804621023
Population (2020) 6,816
Rank in Municipality 1st of 24
Coordinates 9.5144, 122.9363 (9°30'52" N, 122°56'11" E)
Elevation 550.5 m above sea level
City / Municipality Tanjay City
Province Negros Oriental
ZIP Code 6204

Surrounding Area & Local Culture

Nearby communities, cultural landmarks, and local services in Tanjay City.

Local Directory

Businesses & Services in Tanjay City

Verified hotels, restaurants, healthcare providers, financial services, and professional firms serving Barangay Santo Ni├▒o and the wider Tanjay City area.

12 Businesses Listed
Hotels & Accommodation

Melania's Garden Hotel & Resort

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

Nelias Lodge

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

J. S. Pensionne House

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Healthcare & Clinics

Ung's Clinical Laboratory

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Healthcare & Clinics

Tanjay City Urgent Care Clinic

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Healthcare & Clinics

Dr. JS Bumanglag Medical Clinic

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Retail & Shopping

Tanjay City Public Market

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Retail & Shopping

Santa Cruz Public Market

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

WSC Hotel and Resort

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

Kamanggahan Garden Resort

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

Tatay and Nanay residence

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Hotels & Accommodation

Residencia Orlina

Tanjay City, Central Visayas

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barangay Santo Ni├▒o located?

Barangay Santo Ni├▒o is a barangay in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, in the Central Visayas (Region VII) of the Philippines. Registered under PSGC code 1804621023 with ZIP code 6204, it had a 2020 Census population of 6,816. That makes it the 1st most populous of Tanjay City's 24 barangays (8.1% of the municipal total of 84,593). It sits at about 550.5 m above sea level at coordinates 9.5144, 122.9363.

What is the population of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

6,816 as of the 2020 Census, the 1st largest of Tanjay City's 24 barangays (8.1% of the municipal total).

What is the PSGC code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

The PSGC code is 1804621023, a nine-digit identifier in the PSA classification.

What is the ZIP code of Barangay Santo Ni├▒o?

ZIP 6204, covering Tanjay City and its barangays.

How many barangays does Tanjay City have?

24 barangays per the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 release.

Notes & Data Sources

  • Administrative boundaries sourced from the PSA PSGC 1Q 2026 dataset release.
  • Population figures and geographical metrics are integrated from official PhilAtlas and PSA Census records.