Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Barangay count | 20 |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Sulu Sea, South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balabac, Bugsuk |
| Area (2013) | 581.60 km2 (224.56 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 42,527 |
| Density (2020) | 73 / km2 (189 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 7° 59' North, 117° 4' East (7.9866, 117.0635) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.7 meters (18.6 feet) |
Balabac is a coastal municipality in the island province of Palawan.
The municipality has a land area of 581.60 square kilometers or 224.56 square miles which constitutes 3.97% of Palawan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 42,527. This represented 4.53% of the total population of Palawan province, or 1.32% of the overall population of the MIMAROPA Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 73 inhabitants per square kilometer or 189 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balabac has 20 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agutayan | 2.14% | 909 | 794 | 14.48% | 2.89% |
| Bancalaan | 30.65% | 13,033 | 11,701 | 11.38% | 2.30% |
| Bugsuk | 2.43% | 1,033 | 1,010 | 2.28% | 0.48% |
| Catagupan | 6.17% | 2,623 | 2,373 | 10.54% | 2.13% |
| Indalawan | 2.64% | 1,121 | 1,351 | -17.02% | -3.85% |
| Malaking Ilog | 2.55% | 1,086 | 900 | 20.67% | 4.03% |
| Mangsee | 20.74% | 8,822 | 9,016 | -2.15% | -0.46% |
| Melville | 3.92% | 1,668 | 1,386 | 20.35% | 3.98% |
| Pandanan | 2.92% | 1,243 | 1,148 | 8.28% | 1.69% |
| Pasig | 0.97% | 414 | 407 | 1.72% | 0.36% |
| Poblacion I | 0.64% | 272 | 236 | 15.25% | 3.03% |
| Poblacion II | 1.04% | 442 | 488 | -9.43% | -2.06% |
| Poblacion III | 0.97% | 413 | 460 | -10.22% | -2.24% |
| Poblacion IV | 1.15% | 491 | 475 | 3.37% | 0.70% |
| Poblacion V | 1.28% | 545 | 565 | -3.54% | -0.76% |
| Poblacion VI | 3.36% | 1,428 | 1,424 | 0.28% | 0.06% |
| Rabor | 1.30% | 551 | 435 | 26.67% | 5.10% |
| Ramos | 6.17% | 2,623 | 2,331 | 12.53% | 2.52% |
| Salang | 6.42% | 2,730 | 2,529 | 7.95% | 1.62% |
| Sebaring | 2.54% | 1,080 | 1,113 | -2.96% | -0.63% |
| Balabac Total | 42,527 | 40,142 | 5.94% | 1.22% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balabac for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱143,510,962.09.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77,794,933.40 | – |
| 2010 | 88,963,080.94 | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 89,415,572.62 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 86,924,529.44 | -2.79% |
| 2013 | 114,491,203.44 | 31.71% |
| 2014 | 115,081,000.76 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 130,848,380.83 | 13.70% |
| 2016 | 143,510,962.09 | 9.68% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabac in the 2015 Census was 39,853 broken down into 8,445 households or an average of 4.72 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,962 | 3,635 | 5.49 | |
| 21,480 | 4,041 | 5.32 | |
| 25,231 | 4,723 | 5.34 | |
| 29,412 | 5,604 | 5.25 | |
| 35,683 | 6,555 | 5.44 | |
| 39,853 | 8,445 | 4.72 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabac is 5 to 9, with 5,790 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 157 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,095 | 2.73% |
| 1 to 4 | 4,806 | 11.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 5,790 | 14.42% |
| 10 to 14 | 5,222 | 13.01% |
| 15 to 19 | 4,371 | 10.89% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,665 | 9.13% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,124 | 7.78% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,660 | 6.63% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,234 | 5.57% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,881 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,580 | 3.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,162 | 2.89% |
| 55 to 59 | 866 | 2.16% |
| 60 to 64 | 645 | 1.61% |
| 65 to 69 | 425 | 1.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 285 | 0.71% |
| 75 to 79 | 174 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 157 | 0.39% |
| Total | 40,142 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabac grew from 2,109 in 1918 to 42,527 in 2020, an increase of 40,418 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.22%, or an increase of 2,385 people, from the previous population of 40,142 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 2,109 | – | |
| 2,760 | 1.35% | |
| 3,355 | 2.02% | |
| 4,591 | 2.80% | |
| 7,912 | 5.47% | |
| 11,152 | 7.13% | |
| 15,044 | 6.17% | |
| 20,056 | 2.92% | |
| 21,677 | 1.47% | |
| 25,257 | 3.33% | |
| 29,622 | 2.22% | |
| 35,758 | 7.09% | |
| 40,142 | 2.23% | |
| 42,527 | 1.22% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balabac for the year 2019 was 22,776, broken down into 11,927 males and 10,849 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balabac is situated at approximately 7° 59' North, 117° 4' East, in the island of Balabac. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.7 meters or 18.6 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 Balabac are Puerto Princesa, Isabela City, Basilan, Zamboanga City, Lamitan, Basilan, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, and Bayawan, Negros Oriental. The nearest municipalities are Bataraza, Palawan, Brooke's Point, Palawan, Rizal, Palawan, Sofronio Española, Palawan, Quezon, Palawan, and Mapun, Tawi-Tawi. Its distance from the national capital is 846.45 kilometers (525.96 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bataraza, Palawan, 98.18 kilometers (61.00 miles) to the Northeast (N39°E)
- Brooke's Point, Palawan, 121.94 kilometers (75.77 miles) to the Northeast (N44°E)
- Rizal, Palawan, 131.24 kilometers (81.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N29°E)
- Sofronio Española, Palawan, 148.86 kilometers (92.50 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Quezon, Palawan, 172.19 kilometers (106.99 miles) to the Northeast (N36°E)
- Mapun, Tawi-Tawi, 194.96 kilometers (121.15 miles) to the Southeast (S55°E)
Nearest cities
- Puerto Princesa, 267.71 kilometers (166.35 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Isabela City, Basilan, 560.07 kilometers (348.01 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Zamboanga City, 566.11 kilometers (351.77 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S78°E)
- Lamitan, Basilan, 579.93 kilometers (360.35 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Sipalay, Negros Occidental, 619.06 kilometers (384.66 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N71°E)
- Bayawan, Negros Oriental, 650.13 kilometers (403.97 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
Distance from Manila: 846.45 kilometers (525.96 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N30°E)
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.