Balakilong, Municipality of Laurel, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Laurel |
| Postal code | 4221 |
| Population (2020) | 4,338 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0721, 120.9250 (14° 4' North, 120° 56' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 67.9 meters (222.8 feet) |
Balakilong is a barangay in the municipality of Laurel, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,338. This represented 10.04% of the total population of Laurel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balakilong in the 2015 Census was 4,118 broken down into 902 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,297 | 416 | 5.52 | |
| 2,713 | 494 | 5.49 | |
| 3,161 | 624 | 5.07 | |
| 3,767 | 750 | 5.02 | |
| 3,974 | 819 | 4.85 | |
| 4,118 | 902 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balakilong is 5 to 9, with 438 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 42 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 111 | 2.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 396 | 9.62% |
| 5 to 9 | 438 | 10.64% |
| 10 to 14 | 436 | 10.59% |
| 15 to 19 | 424 | 10.30% |
| 20 to 24 | 359 | 8.72% |
| 25 to 29 | 242 | 5.88% |
| 30 to 34 | 258 | 6.27% |
| 35 to 39 | 289 | 7.02% |
| 40 to 44 | 246 | 5.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 235 | 5.71% |
| 50 to 54 | 182 | 4.42% |
| 55 to 59 | 145 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 110 | 2.67% |
| 65 to 69 | 91 | 2.21% |
| 70 to 74 | 59 | 1.43% |
| 75 to 79 | 42 | 1.02% |
| 80 and over | 55 | 1.34% |
| Total | 4,118 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balakilong grew from 2,297 in 1990 to 4,338 in 2020, an increase of 2,041 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.10%, or an increase of 220 people, from the previous population of 4,118 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,297 | – | |
| 2,713 | 3.17% | |
| 3,161 | 3.33% | |
| 3,767 | 2.45% | |
| 3,974 | 1.97% | |
| 4,118 | 0.68% | |
| 4,338 | 1.10% |
Location
Balakilong is situated at approximately 14.0721, 120.9250, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 67.9 meters or 222.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balakilong 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.