Balas, Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | CALABARZON (Region IV‑A) |
| Province | Batangas |
| Municipality | Talisay |
| Postal code | 4220 |
| Population (2020) | 1,596 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 14.0894, 120.9956 (14° 5' North, 120° 60' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 102.5 meters (336.3 feet) |
Balas is a barangay in the municipality of Talisay, in the province of Batangas. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,596. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Talisay.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balas in the 2015 Census was 1,530 broken down into 286 households or an average of 5.35 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 792 | 150 | 5.28 | |
| 989 | 177 | 5.59 | |
| 1,092 | 205 | 5.33 | |
| 1,210 | 242 | 5.00 | |
| 1,187 | 252 | 4.71 | |
| 1,530 | 286 | 5.35 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balas is 30 to 34, with 148 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 18 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 22 | 1.44% |
| 1 to 4 | 121 | 7.91% |
| 5 to 9 | 146 | 9.54% |
| 10 to 14 | 129 | 8.43% |
| 15 to 19 | 138 | 9.02% |
| 20 to 24 | 134 | 8.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 128 | 8.37% |
| 30 to 34 | 148 | 9.67% |
| 35 to 39 | 103 | 6.73% |
| 40 to 44 | 78 | 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 6.47% |
| 50 to 54 | 73 | 4.77% |
| 55 to 59 | 63 | 4.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 50 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 37 | 2.42% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 1.50% |
| 75 to 79 | 20 | 1.31% |
| 80 and over | 18 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,530 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balas grew from 792 in 1990 to 1,596 in 2020, an increase of 804 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.89%, or an increase of 66 people, from the previous population of 1,530 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 792 | – | |
| 989 | 4.25% | |
| 1,092 | 2.15% | |
| 1,210 | 1.43% | |
| 1,187 | -0.70% | |
| 1,530 | 4.95% | |
| 1,596 | 0.89% |
Location
Balas is situated at approximately 14.0894, 120.9956, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 102.5 meters or 336.3 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
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.