Ballesteros, Province of Cagayan
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cagayan Valley (Region II) |
| Province | Cagayan |
| Barangay count | 19 |
| Postal code | 3516 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Babuyan Channel [South China Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 120.00 km2 (46.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 34,488 |
| Density (2020) | 287 / km2 (744 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 18° 25' North, 121° 31' East (18.4100, 121.5152) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 7.7 meters (25.1 feet) |
Ballesteros is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan.
The municipality has a land area of 120.00 square kilometers or 46.33 square miles which constitutes 1.28% of Cagayan's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 34,488. This represented 2.72% of the total population of Cagayan province, or 0.94% of the overall population of the Cagayan Valley region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 287 inhabitants per square kilometer or 744 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Ballesteros has 19 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammubuan | 4.25% | 1,466 | 1,550 | -5.42% | -1.17% |
| Baran | 2.50% | 863 | 830 | 3.98% | 0.82% |
| Cabaritan East | 5.58% | 1,926 | 1,801 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Cabaritan West | 8.57% | 2,954 | 2,844 | 3.87% | 0.80% |
| Cabayu | 2.66% | 916 | 922 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Cabuluan East | 3.27% | 1,127 | 1,115 | 1.08% | 0.23% |
| Cabuluan West | 3.89% | 1,341 | 1,269 | 5.67% | 1.17% |
| Centro East | 12.10% | 4,174 | 3,960 | 5.40% | 1.11% |
| Centro West | 5.93% | 2,046 | 2,075 | -1.40% | -0.30% |
| Fugu | 7.65% | 2,639 | 2,678 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Mabuttal East | 3.94% | 1,359 | 1,359 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mabuttal West | 3.18% | 1,097 | 1,066 | 2.91% | 0.61% |
| Nararagan | 5.28% | 1,822 | 1,877 | -2.93% | -0.62% |
| Palloc | 5.22% | 1,800 | 1,788 | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Payagan East | 4.31% | 1,485 | 1,755 | -15.38% | -3.46% |
| Payagan West | 1.98% | 682 | 606 | 12.54% | 2.52% |
| San Juan | 3.65% | 1,258 | 1,447 | -13.06% | -2.90% |
| Santa Cruz | 10.82% | 3,731 | 3,649 | 2.25% | 0.47% |
| Zitanga | 5.23% | 1,802 | 1,708 | 5.50% | 1.13% |
| Ballesteros Total | 34,488 | 34,299 | 0.55% | 0.12% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Ballesteros for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱91,121,742.17.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 51,373,332.57 | – |
| 2010 | 56,108,268.68 | 9.22% |
| 2011 | 59,010,518.00 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 58,757,927.20 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 65,037,279.23 | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 73,556,391.06 | 13.10% |
| 2015 | 82,643,548.43 | 12.35% |
| 2016 | 91,121,742.17 | 10.26% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Ballesteros in the 2015 Census was 34,152 broken down into 8,350 households or an average of 4.09 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,848 | 4,962 | 5.01 | |
| 25,640 | 5,430 | 4.72 | |
| 27,510 | 5,570 | 4.94 | |
| 31,044 | 6,895 | 4.50 | |
| 32,187 | 7,926 | 4.06 | |
| 34,152 | 8,350 | 4.09 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Ballesteros is 5 to 9, with 3,675 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 469 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 653 | 1.90% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,935 | 8.56% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,675 | 10.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,477 | 10.14% |
| 15 to 19 | 2,992 | 8.72% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,803 | 8.17% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,471 | 7.20% |
| 30 to 34 | 2,422 | 7.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,322 | 6.77% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,033 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,827 | 5.33% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,658 | 4.83% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,461 | 4.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,182 | 3.45% |
| 65 to 69 | 858 | 2.50% |
| 70 to 74 | 517 | 1.51% |
| 75 to 79 | 469 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 544 | 1.59% |
| Total | 34,299 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Ballesteros grew from 7,946 in 1918 to 34,488 in 2020, an increase of 26,542 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 189 people, from the previous population of 34,299 in 2015.
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| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 7,946 | – | |
| 10,863 | 1.58% | |
| 12,285 | 1.27% | |
| 16,111 | 2.41% | |
| 19,042 | 1.65% | |
| 19,867 | 0.85% | |
| 22,254 | 2.29% | |
| 24,849 | 1.11% | |
| 25,644 | 0.59% | |
| 27,534 | 1.54% | |
| 31,044 | 1.67% | |
| 32,215 | 1.36% | |
| 34,299 | 1.20% | |
| 34,488 | 0.12% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Ballesteros for the year 2019 was 20,332, broken down into 9,918 males and 10,414 females.
Location
The municipal center of Ballesteros is situated at approximately 18° 25' North, 121° 31' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 7.7 meters or 25.1 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 Ballesteros are Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Tabuk, Kalinga, Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Ilagan, Isabela, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Abulug, Cagayan, Aparri, Cagayan, Santa Marcela, Apayao, Luna, Apayao, Pamplona, Cagayan, and Allacapan, Cagayan. Its distance from the national capital is 426.52 kilometers (265.02 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Abulug, Cagayan, 7.16 kilometers (4.45 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N59°W)
- Aparri, Cagayan, 14.15 kilometers (8.79 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
- Santa Marcela, Apayao, 16.05 kilometers (9.97 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Luna, Apayao, 18.68 kilometers (11.61 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S63°W)
- Pamplona, Cagayan, 19.35 kilometers (12.02 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N71°W)
- Allacapan, Cagayan, 20.80 kilometers (12.92 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S11°E)
Nearest cities
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 91.22 kilometers (56.68 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S15°E)
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 103.88 kilometers (64.55 miles) to the South (S3°W)
- Laoag, Ilocos Norte, 100.25 kilometers (62.29 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S76°W)
- Batac, Ilocos Norte, 107.95 kilometers (67.08 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S69°W)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 145.59 kilometers (90.47 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 151.22 kilometers (93.97 miles) to the Southwest (S52°W)
Distance from Manila: 426.52 kilometers (265.02 miles) to the South (S8°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.