Balaoan, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 36 |
| Postal code | 2517 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 68.70 km2 (26.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 40,339 |
| Density (2020) | 587 / km2 (1,521 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 49' North, 120° 24' East (16.8208, 120.4025) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 15.8 meters (51.8 feet) |
Balaoan is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 68.70 square kilometers or 26.53 square miles which constitutes 4.58% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 40,339. This represented 4.91% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.76% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 587 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,521 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balaoan has 36 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almieda | 3.70% | 1,493 | 1,457 | 2.47% | 0.52% |
| Antonino | 1.90% | 766 | 774 | -1.03% | -0.22% |
| Apatut | 2.45% | 987 | 955 | 3.35% | 0.70% |
| Ar-arampang | 2.42% | 976 | 891 | 9.54% | 1.94% |
| Baracbac Este | 2.43% | 982 | 992 | -1.01% | -0.21% |
| Baracbac Oeste | 1.06% | 429 | 426 | 0.70% | 0.15% |
| Bet-ang | 1.73% | 697 | 677 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| Bulbulala | 4.50% | 1,814 | 1,653 | 9.74% | 1.98% |
| Bungol | 3.51% | 1,417 | 1,457 | -2.75% | -0.58% |
| Butubut Este | 2.12% | 855 | 822 | 4.01% | 0.83% |
| Butubut Norte | 3.23% | 1,302 | 1,237 | 5.25% | 1.08% |
| Butubut Oeste | 1.45% | 583 | 687 | -15.14% | -3.40% |
| Butubut Sur | 2.12% | 854 | 757 | 12.81% | 2.57% |
| Cabuaan Oeste | 3.02% | 1,217 | 1,248 | -2.48% | -0.53% |
| Calliat | 3.53% | 1,425 | 1,369 | 4.09% | 0.85% |
| Calungbuyan | 4.19% | 1,691 | 1,438 | 17.59% | 3.47% |
| Camiling | 2.75% | 1,110 | 957 | 15.99% | 3.17% |
| Dr. Camilo Osias Poblacion | 4.44% | 1,793 | 1,873 | -4.27% | -0.91% |
| Guinaburan | 2.25% | 906 | 919 | -1.41% | -0.30% |
| Masupe | 2.38% | 959 | 947 | 1.27% | 0.27% |
| Nagsabaran Norte | 3.81% | 1,536 | 1,546 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Nagsabaran Sur | 3.02% | 1,219 | 1,144 | 6.56% | 1.35% |
| Nalasin | 3.67% | 1,479 | 1,465 | 0.96% | 0.20% |
| Napaset | 1.60% | 645 | 578 | 11.59% | 2.34% |
| Pagbennecan | 2.16% | 872 | 880 | -0.91% | -0.19% |
| Pagleddegan | 1.99% | 803 | 666 | 20.57% | 4.02% |
| Pantar Norte | 3.39% | 1,369 | 1,452 | -5.72% | -1.23% |
| Pantar Sur | 2.59% | 1,043 | 915 | 13.99% | 2.79% |
| Pa-o | 1.39% | 559 | 607 | -7.91% | -1.72% |
| Paraoir | 5.28% | 2,128 | 2,022 | 5.24% | 1.08% |
| Patpata | 3.97% | 1,600 | 1,441 | 11.03% | 2.23% |
| Sablut | 2.24% | 902 | 851 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| San Pablo | 2.71% | 1,095 | 1,214 | -9.80% | -2.15% |
| Sinapangan Norte | 1.67% | 674 | 647 | 4.17% | 0.86% |
| Sinapangan Sur | 2.98% | 1,201 | 1,217 | -1.31% | -0.28% |
| Tallipugo | 2.37% | 958 | 1,007 | -4.87% | -1.04% |
| Balaoan Total | 40,339 | 39,188 | 2.94% | 0.61% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balaoan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱286,924,020.05.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 71,407,385.32 | – |
| 2010 | 165,103,274.73 | 131.21% |
| 2011 | 133,687,430.44 | -19.03% |
| 2012 | 138,419,011.55 | 3.54% |
| 2013 | 133,761,918.50 | -3.36% |
| 2014 | 90,242,478.43 | -32.53% |
| 2015 | 156,697,842.54 | 73.64% |
| 2016 | 286,924,020.05 | 83.11% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balaoan in the 2015 Census was 39,155 broken down into 8,963 households or an average of 4.37 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30,039 | 5,548 | 5.41 | |
| 31,418 | 6,107 | 5.14 | |
| 33,786 | 6,557 | 5.15 | |
| 36,788 | 7,806 | 4.71 | |
| 37,887 | 8,129 | 4.66 | |
| 39,155 | 8,963 | 4.37 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balaoan is 5 to 9, with 3,742 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 544 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 641 | 1.64% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,904 | 7.41% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,742 | 9.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,567 | 9.10% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,517 | 8.97% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,469 | 8.85% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,165 | 8.08% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,932 | 7.48% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,628 | 6.71% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,379 | 6.07% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,310 | 5.89% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,078 | 5.30% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,711 | 4.37% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,254 | 3.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 998 | 2.55% |
| 70 to 74 | 728 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 544 | 1.39% |
| 80 and over | 621 | 1.58% |
| Total | 39,188 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balaoan grew from 10,008 in 1903 to 40,339 in 2020, an increase of 30,331 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.61%, or an increase of 1,151 people, from the previous population of 39,188 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10,008 | – | |
| 11,276 | 0.76% | |
| 12,773 | 0.63% | |
| 14,274 | 1.15% | |
| 17,401 | 1.76% | |
| 22,331 | 2.47% | |
| 24,381 | 1.78% | |
| 25,197 | 0.66% | |
| 30,042 | 1.77% | |
| 31,420 | 0.84% | |
| 33,786 | 1.57% | |
| 36,829 | 1.20% | |
| 37,910 | 1.06% | |
| 39,188 | 0.63% | |
| 40,339 | 0.61% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balaoan for the year 2019 was 25,369, broken down into 12,750 males and 12,619 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balaoan is situated at approximately 16° 49' North, 120° 24' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 15.8 meters or 51.8 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 Balaoan are San Fernando, La Union, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Baguio, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Alaminos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are Luna, La Union, Santol, La Union, Bangar, La Union, Sudipen, La Union, Bacnotan, La Union, and Sugpon, Ilocos Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 254.48 kilometers (158.13 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Luna, La Union, 4.47 kilometers (2.78 miles) to the Northwest (N39°W)
- Santol, La Union, 8.08 kilometers (5.02 miles) to the Southeast (S48°E)
- Bangar, La Union, 8.28 kilometers (5.15 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N15°E)
- Sudipen, La Union, 11.14 kilometers (6.92 miles) to the Northeast (N34°E)
- Bacnotan, La Union, 12.40 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S27°W)
- Sugpon, Ilocos Sur, 12.23 kilometers (7.60 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N78°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 24.45 kilometers (15.19 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S22°W)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 41.01 kilometers (25.48 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Baguio, 49.65 kilometers (30.85 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S24°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 83.19 kilometers (51.69 miles) to the North (N1°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 86.51 kilometers (53.76 miles) to the South (S5°W)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 86.31 kilometers (53.63 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S31°W)
Distance from Manila: 254.48 kilometers (158.13 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S14°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.