Balingasag, Province of Misamis Oriental
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | Northern Mindanao (Region X) |
| Province | Misamis Oriental |
| Barangay count | 30 |
| Postal code | 9005 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | Macajalar Bay [Bohol Sea] |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Area (2013) | 147.11 km2 (56.80 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 74,385 |
| Density (2020) | 506 / km2 (1,310 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 8° 45' North, 124° 46' East (8.7427, 124.7744) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 3.9 meters (12.8 feet) |
Balingasag is a coastal municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental.
The municipality has a land area of 147.11 square kilometers or 56.80 square miles which constitutes 4.70% of Misamis Oriental's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 74,385. This represented 7.77% of the total population of Misamis Oriental province, or 1.48% of the overall population of the Northern Mindanao region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 506 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,310 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balingasag has 30 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balagnan | 1.42% | 1,058 | 1,007 | 5.06% | 1.05% |
| Baliwagan | 5.07% | 3,768 | 3,544 | 6.32% | 1.30% |
| Barangay 1 | 1.79% | 1,330 | 2,173 | -38.79% | -9.82% |
| Barangay 2 | 1.18% | 878 | 1,023 | -14.17% | -3.17% |
| Barangay 3 | 3.26% | 2,426 | 2,529 | -4.07% | -0.87% |
| Barangay 4 | 1.51% | 1,124 | 1,220 | -7.87% | -1.71% |
| Barangay 5 | 1.17% | 870 | 916 | -5.02% | -1.08% |
| Barangay 6 | 2.75% | 2,048 | 2,018 | 1.49% | 0.31% |
| Binitinan | 5.17% | 3,847 | 3,439 | 11.86% | 2.39% |
| Blanco | 3.92% | 2,918 | 2,524 | 15.61% | 3.10% |
| Calawag | 1.52% | 1,129 | 1,031 | 9.51% | 1.93% |
| Camuayan | 2.14% | 1,590 | 1,602 | -0.75% | -0.16% |
| Cogon | 9.63% | 7,163 | 5,722 | 25.18% | 4.84% |
| Dansuli | 0.76% | 567 | 523 | 8.41% | 1.71% |
| Dumarait | 3.28% | 2,443 | 2,349 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Hermano | 2.73% | 2,034 | 2,039 | -0.25% | -0.05% |
| Kibanban | 3.22% | 2,397 | 2,020 | 18.66% | 3.67% |
| Linabu | 2.83% | 2,106 | 2,761 | -23.72% | -5.54% |
| Linggangao | 5.31% | 3,952 | 2,651 | 49.08% | 8.77% |
| Mambayaan | 3.75% | 2,789 | 1,608 | 73.45% | 12.29% |
| Mandangoa | 5.86% | 4,356 | 3,975 | 9.58% | 1.95% |
| Napaliran | 4.94% | 3,672 | 2,961 | 24.01% | 4.63% |
| Quezon | 1.80% | 1,337 | 1,249 | 7.05% | 1.44% |
| Rosario | 1.66% | 1,235 | 1,116 | 10.66% | 2.16% |
| Samay | 2.15% | 1,599 | 1,521 | 5.13% | 1.06% |
| San Francisco | 1.07% | 796 | 727 | 9.49% | 1.93% |
| San Isidro | 4.61% | 3,429 | 3,078 | 11.40% | 2.30% |
| San Juan | 2.82% | 2,096 | 2,050 | 2.24% | 0.47% |
| Talusan | 4.60% | 3,421 | 2,656 | 28.80% | 5.47% |
| Waterfall | 8.08% | 6,007 | 5,027 | 19.49% | 3.82% |
| Balingasag Total | 74,385 | 67,059 | 10.92% | 2.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balingasag for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱145,399,141.46.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 77,914,099.77 | – |
| 2010 | 80,652,740.33 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 88,213,673.21 | 9.37% |
| 2012 | 85,409,940.33 | -3.18% |
| 2013 | 100,804,045.34 | 18.02% |
| 2014 | 117,229,915.40 | 16.29% |
| 2015 | 148,049,558.58 | 26.29% |
| 2016 | 145,399,141.46 | -1.79% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balingasag in the 2015 Census was 66,989 broken down into 14,790 households or an average of 4.53 members per household.
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| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41,450 | 7,419 | 5.59 | |
| 46,018 | 8,562 | 5.37 | |
| 51,761 | 9,618 | 5.38 | |
| 57,719 | 11,132 | 5.18 | |
| 65,868 | 13,348 | 4.93 | |
| 66,989 | 14,790 | 4.53 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balingasag is 5 to 9, with 7,798 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 554 individuals.
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| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,684 | 2.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 6,654 | 9.92% |
| 5 to 9 | 7,798 | 11.63% |
| 10 to 14 | 7,525 | 11.22% |
| 15 to 19 | 6,805 | 10.15% |
| 20 to 24 | 5,862 | 8.74% |
| 25 to 29 | 5,175 | 7.72% |
| 30 to 34 | 4,233 | 6.31% |
| 35 to 39 | 3,964 | 5.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 3,525 | 5.26% |
| 45 to 49 | 3,316 | 4.94% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,987 | 4.45% |
| 55 to 59 | 2,420 | 3.61% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,902 | 2.84% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,181 | 1.76% |
| 70 to 74 | 852 | 1.27% |
| 75 to 79 | 622 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 554 | 0.83% |
| Total | 67,059 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balingasag grew from 4,383 in 1903 to 74,385 in 2020, an increase of 70,002 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.21%, or an increase of 7,326 people, from the previous population of 67,059 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4,383 | – | |
| 15,154 | 8.15% | |
| 20,948 | 1.63% | |
| 26,270 | 2.35% | |
| 19,715 | -2.49% | |
| 26,389 | 2.89% | |
| 31,811 | 3.82% | |
| 38,364 | 3.82% | |
| 41,506 | 0.79% | |
| 46,018 | 1.95% | |
| 51,782 | 2.56% | |
| 57,765 | 1.52% | |
| 65,876 | 4.90% | |
| 67,059 | 0.34% | |
| 74,385 | 2.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balingasag for the year 2019 was 47,768, broken down into 23,646 males and 24,122 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balingasag is situated at approximately 8° 45' North, 124° 46' East, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 3.9 meters or 12.8 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 Balingasag are Cagayan de Oro, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, Malaybalay, Bukidnon, Iligan, and Butuan. The nearest municipalities are Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, Salay, Misamis Oriental, Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, and Binuangan, Misamis Oriental. Its distance from the national capital is 767.80 kilometers (477.09 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental, 7.13 kilometers (4.43 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, 10.37 kilometers (6.45 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- Salay, Misamis Oriental, 12.84 kilometers (7.98 miles) to the North (N6°E)
- Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, 17.31 kilometers (10.76 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Claveria, Misamis Oriental, 19.41 kilometers (12.06 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Binuangan, Misamis Oriental, 19.52 kilometers (12.13 miles) to the North (N3°E)
Nearest cities
- Cagayan de Oro, 31.89 kilometers (19.81 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S26°W)
- El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, 34.27 kilometers (21.29 miles) to the Southwest (S53°W)
- Gingoog, Misamis Oriental, 37.24 kilometers (23.14 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N76°E)
- Malaybalay, Bukidnon, 75.86 kilometers (47.13 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S31°E)
- Iligan, 82.05 kilometers (50.98 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- Butuan, 86.12 kilometers (53.51 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N74°E)
Distance from Manila: 767.80 kilometers (477.09 miles) to the North‑Northwest (N32°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.