Sapang Balas, Municipality of Dinalupihan, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Dinalupihan |
| Postal code | 2110 |
| Population (2020) | 1,543 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.8792, 120.4408 (14° 53' North, 120° 26' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 13.7 meters (44.9 feet) |
Sapang Balas is a barangay in the municipality of Dinalupihan, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,543. This represented 1.31% of the total population of Dinalupihan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Sapang Balas in the 2015 Census was 1,271 broken down into 294 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 464 | 85 | 5.46 | |
| 649 | 124 | 5.23 | |
| 603 | 121 | 4.98 | |
| 737 | 157 | 4.69 | |
| 942 | 194 | 4.86 | |
| 1,271 | 294 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Sapang Balas is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 34 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 136 | 10.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 12.98% |
| 10 to 14 | 139 | 10.94% |
| 15 to 19 | 154 | 12.12% |
| 20 to 24 | 120 | 9.44% |
| 25 to 29 | 92 | 7.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 73 | 5.74% |
| 35 to 39 | 91 | 7.16% |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 5.59% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 5.04% |
| 50 to 54 | 38 | 2.99% |
| 55 to 59 | 36 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 23 | 1.81% |
| 65 to 69 | 17 | 1.34% |
| 70 to 74 | 6 | 0.47% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 0.55% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 0.39% |
| Total | 1,271 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Sapang Balas grew from 464 in 1990 to 1,543 in 2020, an increase of 1,079 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 4.17%, or an increase of 272 people, from the previous population of 1,271 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 464 | – | |
| 649 | 6.49% | |
| 603 | -1.56% | |
| 737 | 2.81% | |
| 942 | 9.34% | |
| 1,271 | 5.87% | |
| 1,543 | 4.17% |
Location
Sapang Balas is situated at approximately 14.8792, 120.4408, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 13.7 meters or 44.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Sapang Balas shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.