Balaton, Municipality of Lagonoy, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| Municipality | Lagonoy |
| Postal code | 4425 |
| Population (2020) | 1,392 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.9176, 123.5510 (13° 55' North, 123° 33' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 86.1 meters (282.5 feet) |
Balaton is a barangay in the municipality of Lagonoy, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,392. This represented 2.45% of the total population of Lagonoy.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balaton in the 2015 Census was 1,695 broken down into 310 households or an average of 5.47 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,120 | 205 | 5.46 | |
| 1,269 | 237 | 5.35 | |
| 1,466 | 265 | 5.53 | |
| 1,600 | 297 | 5.39 | |
| 1,709 | 326 | 5.24 | |
| 1,695 | 310 | 5.47 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balaton is 10 to 14, with 296 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 10 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 39 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 141 | 8.32% |
| 5 to 9 | 233 | 13.75% |
| 10 to 14 | 296 | 17.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 184 | 10.86% |
| 20 to 24 | 113 | 6.67% |
| 25 to 29 | 100 | 5.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 88 | 5.19% |
| 35 to 39 | 97 | 5.72% |
| 40 to 44 | 102 | 6.02% |
| 45 to 49 | 82 | 4.84% |
| 50 to 54 | 60 | 3.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 46 | 2.71% |
| 60 to 64 | 39 | 2.30% |
| 65 to 69 | 30 | 1.77% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.18% |
| 75 to 79 | 15 | 0.88% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 0.59% |
| Total | 1,695 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balaton grew from 1,120 in 1990 to 1,392 in 2020, an increase of 272 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 4.06%, or a decrease of 303 people, from the previous population of 1,695 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,120 | – | |
| 1,269 | 2.37% | |
| 1,466 | 3.14% | |
| 1,600 | 1.21% | |
| 1,709 | 2.43% | |
| 1,695 | -0.16% | |
| 1,392 | -4.06% |
Location
Balaton is situated at approximately 13.9176, 123.5510, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 86.1 meters or 282.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balaton 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.