Balon‑Anito, Municipality of Mariveles, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Mariveles |
| Postal code | 2105 |
| Population (2020) | 15,820 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.4361, 120.4730 (14° 26' North, 120° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 11.4 meters (37.4 feet) |
Balon‑Anito is a barangay in the municipality of Mariveles, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 15,820. This represented 10.56% of the total population of Mariveles.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balon-Anito in the 2015 Census was 12,266 broken down into 3,008 households or an average of 4.08 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,994 | 1,044 | 4.78 | |
| 6,778 | 1,492 | 4.54 | |
| 7,955 | 1,709 | 4.65 | |
| 10,622 | 2,516 | 4.22 | |
| 10,245 | 2,519 | 4.07 | |
| 12,266 | 3,008 | 4.08 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balon-Anito is 5 to 9, with 1,256 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 47 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 235 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 982 | 7.99% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,256 | 10.22% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,187 | 9.66% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,139 | 9.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,194 | 9.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 1,141 | 9.29% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,039 | 8.46% |
| 35 to 39 | 980 | 7.98% |
| 40 to 44 | 754 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 640 | 5.21% |
| 50 to 54 | 543 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 491 | 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 | 324 | 2.64% |
| 65 to 69 | 204 | 1.66% |
| 70 to 74 | 78 | 0.63% |
| 75 to 79 | 52 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 47 | 0.38% |
| Total | 12,286 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balon-Anito grew from 4,994 in 1990 to 15,820 in 2020, an increase of 10,826 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.47%, or an increase of 3,534 people, from the previous population of 12,286 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,994 | – | |
| 6,778 | 5.89% | |
| 7,955 | 3.49% | |
| 10,646 | 4.10% | |
| 10,255 | -1.35% | |
| 12,286 | 3.50% | |
| 15,820 | 5.47% |
Location
Balon‑Anito is situated at approximately 14.4361, 120.4730, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 11.4 meters or 37.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balon‑Anito 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.