Balatohan, Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Catanduanes
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Bicol Region (Region V) |
| Province | Catanduanes |
| Municipality | San Miguel |
| Postal code | 4802 |
| Population (2020) | 630 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Catanduanes |
| Coordinates | 13.7259, 124.2995 (13° 44' North, 124° 18' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 554.4 meters (1,818.9 feet) |
Balatohan is a barangay in the municipality of San Miguel, in the province of Catanduanes. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 630. This represented 4.02% of the total population of San Miguel.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balatohan in the 2015 Census was 597 broken down into 125 households or an average of 4.78 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 464 | 81 | 5.73 | |
| 509 | 96 | 5.30 | |
| 495 | 105 | 4.71 | |
| 480 | 93 | 5.16 | |
| 515 | 106 | 4.86 | |
| 597 | 125 | 4.78 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balatohan is 10 to 14, with 77 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 2.68% |
| 1 to 4 | 52 | 8.71% |
| 5 to 9 | 60 | 10.05% |
| 10 to 14 | 77 | 12.90% |
| 15 to 19 | 69 | 11.56% |
| 20 to 24 | 50 | 8.38% |
| 25 to 29 | 45 | 7.54% |
| 30 to 34 | 39 | 6.53% |
| 35 to 39 | 34 | 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 25 | 4.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 29 | 4.86% |
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 3.52% |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 13 | 2.18% |
| 70 to 74 | 5 | 0.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.17% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.17% |
| Total | 597 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balatohan grew from 464 in 1990 to 630 in 2020, an increase of 166 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.14%, or an increase of 33 people, from the previous population of 597 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 464 | – | |
| 509 | 1.75% | |
| 495 | -0.60% | |
| 480 | -0.42% | |
| 515 | 2.59% | |
| 597 | 2.85% | |
| 630 | 1.14% |
Location
Balatohan is situated at approximately 13.7259, 124.2995, in the island of Catanduanes. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 554.4 meters or 1,818.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balatohan 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.