Balatas, City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Camarines Sur |
| City | Naga |
| Postal code | 4400 |
| Population (2020) | 11,112 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 13.6304, 123.2010 (13° 38' North, 123° 12' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.4 meters (34.1 feet) |
Balatas is a barangay in the city of Naga, in the province of Camarines Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,112. This represented 5.31% of the total population of Naga.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatas in the 2015 Census was 10,370 broken down into 2,640 households or an average of 3.93 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,067 | 886 | 5.72 | |
| 5,683 | 1,014 | 5.60 | |
| 6,785 | 1,262 | 5.38 | |
| 6,964 | 1,355 | 5.14 | |
| 8,304 | 1,747 | 4.75 | |
| 10,370 | 2,640 | 3.93 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatas is 15 to 19, with 1,137 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 61 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 199 | 1.91% |
| 1 to 4 | 829 | 7.97% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,053 | 10.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,002 | 9.63% |
| 15 to 19 | 1,137 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 1,014 | 9.75% |
| 25 to 29 | 949 | 9.12% |
| 30 to 34 | 726 | 6.98% |
| 35 to 39 | 826 | 7.94% |
| 40 to 44 | 617 | 5.93% |
| 45 to 49 | 523 | 5.03% |
| 50 to 54 | 430 | 4.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 372 | 3.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 282 | 2.71% |
| 65 to 69 | 188 | 1.81% |
| 70 to 74 | 119 | 1.14% |
| 75 to 79 | 77 | 0.74% |
| 80 and over | 61 | 0.59% |
| Total | 10,404 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatas grew from 5,092 in 1990 to 11,112 in 2020, an increase of 6,020 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 708 people, from the previous population of 10,404 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,092 | – | |
| 5,719 | 2.20% | |
| 6,808 | 3.81% | |
| 6,964 | 0.31% | |
| 8,333 | 6.75% | |
| 10,404 | 4.32% | |
| 11,112 | 1.40% |
Location
Balatas is situated at approximately 13.6304, 123.2010, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.4 meters or 34.1 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatas 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.