Balut, Municipality of Orion, Province of Bataan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Central Luzon (Region III) |
| Province | Bataan |
| Municipality | Orion |
| Postal code | 2102 |
| Population (2020) | 1,399 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.6257, 120.5825 (14° 38' North, 120° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 1.0 meters (3.3 feet) |
Balut, formerly Poblacion, is a barangay in the municipality of Orion, in the province of Bataan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,399. This represented 2.30% of the total population of Orion.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balut in the 2015 Census was 1,391 broken down into 288 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 794 | 137 | 5.80 | |
| 953 | 201 | 4.74 | |
| 1,070 | 221 | 4.84 | |
| 1,158 | 230 | 5.03 | |
| 1,287 | 245 | 5.25 | |
| 1,391 | 288 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Balut are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 143 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 70 to 74, and 75 to 79, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 35 | 2.52% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 143 | 10.28% |
| 10 to 14 | 143 | 10.28% |
| 15 to 19 | 133 | 9.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 106 | 7.62% |
| 25 to 29 | 106 | 7.62% |
| 30 to 34 | 106 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 93 | 6.69% |
| 40 to 44 | 72 | 5.18% |
| 45 to 49 | 80 | 5.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 70 | 5.03% |
| 55 to 59 | 65 | 4.67% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.38% |
| 65 to 69 | 35 | 2.52% |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 80 and over | 15 | 1.08% |
| Total | 1,391 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balut grew from 794 in 1990 to 1,399 in 2020, an increase of 605 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.12%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 1,391 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 794 | – | |
| 953 | 3.48% | |
| 1,070 | 2.51% | |
| 1,158 | 1.10% | |
| 1,287 | 3.92% | |
| 1,391 | 1.49% | |
| 1,399 | 0.12% |
Location
Balut is situated at approximately 14.6257, 120.5825, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 1.0 meters or 3.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balut 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.