Balatan, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Barangay count | 17 |
| Postal code | 4436 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Burias Pass, Ragay Gulf [Sibuyan Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 93.09 km2 (35.94 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 30,669 |
| Density (2020) | 329 / km2 (853 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 13° 19' North, 123° 14' East (13.3166, 123.2333) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.7 meters (12.0 feet) |
Balatan is a coastal municipality in the province of Camarines Sur.
The municipality has a land area of 93.09 square kilometers or 35.94 square miles which constitutes 1.69% of Camarines Sur's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 30,669. This represented 1.48% of the total population of Camarines Sur province, or 0.50% of the overall population of the Bicol Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 329 inhabitants per square kilometer or 853 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balatan has 17 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabanbanan | 4.30% | 1,318 | 1,384 | -4.77% | -1.02% |
| Cabungan | 3.14% | 962 | 959 | 0.31% | 0.07% |
| Camangahan | 1.39% | 425 | 397 | 7.05% | 1.44% |
| Cayogcog | 1.02% | 314 | 440 | -28.64% | -6.86% |
| Coguit | 9.71% | 2,977 | 2,001 | 48.78% | 8.72% |
| Duran | 17.85% | 5,473 | 5,920 | -7.55% | -1.64% |
| Laganac | 7.63% | 2,340 | 2,414 | -3.07% | -0.65% |
| Luluasan | 12.79% | 3,923 | 3,940 | -0.43% | -0.09% |
| Montenegro | 1.18% | 362 | 374 | -3.21% | -0.68% |
| Pararao | 6.98% | 2,140 | 2,154 | -0.65% | -0.14% |
| Pulang Daga | 2.90% | 888 | 1,137 | -21.90% | -5.07% |
| Sagrada Nacacale | 2.02% | 619 | 797 | -22.33% | -5.18% |
| San Francisco | 4.24% | 1,301 | 1,318 | -1.29% | -0.27% |
| Santiago Nacacale | 1.47% | 452 | 398 | 13.57% | 2.71% |
| Siramag | 16.20% | 4,969 | 5,088 | -2.34% | -0.50% |
| Tapayas | 5.14% | 1,575 | 1,698 | -7.24% | -1.57% |
| Tomatarayo | 2.06% | 631 | 503 | 25.45% | 4.89% |
| Balatan Total | 30,669 | 30,922 | -0.82% | -0.17% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balatan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱79,346,071.13.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 43,281,225.18 | – |
| 2010 | 45,271,944.59 | 4.60% |
| 2011 | 49,775,019.50 | 9.95% |
| 2012 | 48,480,066.30 | -2.60% |
| 2013 | 55,611,540.15 | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 47,995,495.19 | -13.70% |
| 2015 | 71,746,318.08 | 49.49% |
| 2016 | 79,346,071.13 | 10.59% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatan in the 2015 Census was 30,900 broken down into 5,881 households or an average of 5.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,219 | 3,304 | 5.82 | |
| 21,075 | 3,804 | 5.54 | |
| 22,532 | 4,141 | 5.44 | |
| 25,965 | 4,932 | 5.26 | |
| 28,679 | 5,482 | 5.23 | |
| 30,900 | 5,881 | 5.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatan is 10 to 14, with 4,113 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 189 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 738 | 2.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 3,211 | 10.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,988 | 12.90% |
| 10 to 14 | 4,113 | 13.30% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,663 | 11.85% |
| 20 to 24 | 2,820 | 9.12% |
| 25 to 29 | 2,013 | 6.51% |
| 30 to 34 | 1,786 | 5.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 1,669 | 5.40% |
| 40 to 44 | 1,534 | 4.96% |
| 45 to 49 | 1,454 | 4.70% |
| 50 to 54 | 1,084 | 3.51% |
| 55 to 59 | 847 | 2.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 680 | 2.20% |
| 65 to 69 | 516 | 1.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 375 | 1.21% |
| 75 to 79 | 242 | 0.78% |
| 80 and over | 189 | 0.61% |
| Total | 30,922 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatan grew from 11,189 in 1960 to 30,669 in 2020, an increase of 19,480 people over the course of 60 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.17%, or a decrease of 253 people, from the previous population of 30,922 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| – | – | |
| 11,189 | – | |
| 12,146 | 0.81% | |
| 13,159 | 1.62% | |
| 15,191 | 2.91% | |
| 19,324 | 2.44% | |
| 21,075 | 1.64% | |
| 22,537 | 1.45% | |
| 25,982 | 1.98% | |
| 28,699 | 3.69% | |
| 30,922 | 1.43% | |
| 30,669 | -0.17% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balatan for the year 2019 was 19,891, broken down into 9,872 males and 10,019 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balatan is situated at approximately 13° 19' North, 123° 14' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.7 meters or 12.0 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balatan are Iriga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Camarines Sur, Ligao, Albay, Tabaco, Albay, Legazpi, Albay, and Sorsogon City, Sorsogon. The nearest municipalities are Bato, Camarines Sur, Bula, Camarines Sur, Nabua, Camarines Sur, Baao, Camarines Sur, Libon, Albay, and Pili, Camarines Sur. Its distance from the national capital is 281.45 kilometers (174.89 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Bato, Camarines Sur, 14.78 kilometers (9.18 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N73°E)
- Bula, Camarines Sur, 17.71 kilometers (11.00 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N16°E)
- Nabua, Camarines Sur, 18.10 kilometers (11.25 miles) to the Northeast (N56°E)
- Baao, Camarines Sur, 20.80 kilometers (12.92 miles) to the Northeast (N43°E)
- Libon, Albay, 22.18 kilometers (13.78 miles) to the East (S85°E)
- Pili, Camarines Sur, 26.67 kilometers (16.57 miles) to the North (N9°E)
Nearest cities
- Iriga, Camarines Sur, 22.60 kilometers (14.04 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N59°E)
- Naga, Camarines Sur, 34.43 kilometers (21.40 miles) to the North (N9°W)
- Ligao, Albay, 33.87 kilometers (21.04 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Tabaco, Albay, 53.88 kilometers (33.48 miles) to the East (N85°E)
- Legazpi, Albay, 57.64 kilometers (35.81 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, 91.91 kilometers (57.11 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S65°E)
Distance from Manila: 281.45 kilometers (174.89 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N60°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.