Balaba, Municipality of Polangui, Province of Albay
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Albay |
| Municipality | Polangui |
| Postal code | 4506 |
| Population (2020) | 1,813 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.3233, 123.5436 (13° 19' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 285.6 meters (937.0 feet) |
Balaba is a barangay in the municipality of Polangui, in the province of Albay. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,813. This represented 2.03% of the total population of Polangui.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balaba in the 2015 Census was 1,697 broken down into 351 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,133 | 200 | 5.67 | |
| 1,383 | 253 | 5.47 | |
| 1,447 | 279 | 5.19 | |
| 1,547 | 317 | 4.88 | |
| 1,355 | 329 | 4.12 | |
| 1,697 | 351 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balaba is 5 to 9, with 222 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 7 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 38 | 2.24% |
| 1 to 4 | 164 | 9.66% |
| 5 to 9 | 222 | 13.08% |
| 10 to 14 | 205 | 12.08% |
| 15 to 19 | 207 | 12.20% |
| 20 to 24 | 159 | 9.37% |
| 25 to 29 | 107 | 6.31% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 7.13% |
| 35 to 39 | 100 | 5.89% |
| 40 to 44 | 92 | 5.42% |
| 45 to 49 | 73 | 4.30% |
| 50 to 54 | 67 | 3.95% |
| 55 to 59 | 55 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 41 | 2.42% |
| 65 to 69 | 16 | 0.94% |
| 70 to 74 | 13 | 0.77% |
| 75 to 79 | 10 | 0.59% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 0.41% |
| Total | 1,697 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balaba grew from 1,133 in 1990 to 1,813 in 2020, an increase of 680 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.40%, or an increase of 116 people, from the previous population of 1,697 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,133 | – | |
| 1,383 | 3.81% | |
| 1,447 | 0.97% | |
| 1,547 | 0.93% | |
| 1,355 | -4.71% | |
| 1,697 | 4.38% | |
| 1,813 | 1.40% |
Location
Balaba is situated at approximately 13.3233, 123.5436, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 285.6 meters or 937.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balaba 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.