Balas, City of Lamitan, Province of Basilan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) |
| Province | Basilan |
| City | Lamitan |
| Postal code | 7302 |
| Population (2020) | 3,029 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Basilan |
| Coordinates | 6.6934, 122.1298 (6° 42' North, 122° 8' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 25.0 meters (82.0 feet) |
Balas is a barangay in the city of Lamitan, in the province of Basilan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,029. This represented 3.02% of the total population of Lamitan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balas in the 2015 Census was 2,918 broken down into 546 households or an average of 5.34 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,690 | 304 | 5.56 | |
| 2,091 | 363 | 5.76 | |
| 2,120 | 358 | 5.92 | |
| 2,779 | 518 | 5.36 | |
| 2,809 | 527 | 5.33 | |
| 2,918 | 546 | 5.34 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balas is 10 to 14, with 398 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 67 | 2.30% |
| 1 to 4 | 285 | 9.77% |
| 5 to 9 | 354 | 12.13% |
| 10 to 14 | 398 | 13.64% |
| 15 to 19 | 319 | 10.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 281 | 9.63% |
| 25 to 29 | 248 | 8.50% |
| 30 to 34 | 224 | 7.68% |
| 35 to 39 | 142 | 4.87% |
| 40 to 44 | 145 | 4.97% |
| 45 to 49 | 122 | 4.18% |
| 50 to 54 | 103 | 3.53% |
| 55 to 59 | 66 | 2.26% |
| 60 to 64 | 68 | 2.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 1.95% |
| 70 to 74 | 21 | 0.72% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.31% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 0.31% |
| Total | 2,918 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balas grew from 1,690 in 1990 to 3,029 in 2020, an increase of 1,339 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.79%, or an increase of 111 people, from the previous population of 2,918 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,690 | – | |
| 2,091 | 4.07% | |
| 2,120 | 0.30% | |
| 2,779 | 3.80% | |
| 2,809 | 0.39% | |
| 2,918 | 0.73% | |
| 3,029 | 0.79% |
Location
Balas is situated at approximately 6.6934, 122.1298, in the island of Basilan. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 25.0 meters or 82.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balas 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.