Balingasag, Municipality of Cuartero, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Cuartero |
| Postal code | 5811 |
| Population (2020) | 967 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3235, 122.7459 (11° 19' North, 122° 45' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 34.4 meters (112.9 feet) |
Balingasag is a barangay in the municipality of Cuartero, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 967. This represented 3.45% of the total population of Cuartero.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balingasag in the 2015 Census was 937 broken down into 217 households or an average of 4.32 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 895 | 153 | 5.85 | |
| 941 | 172 | 5.47 | |
| 926 | 168 | 5.51 | |
| 913 | 180 | 5.07 | |
| 838 | 183 | 4.58 | |
| 937 | 217 | 4.32 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balingasag is 10 to 14, with 108 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 9 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 13 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 68 | 7.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 98 | 10.46% |
| 10 to 14 | 108 | 11.53% |
| 15 to 19 | 96 | 10.25% |
| 20 to 24 | 104 | 11.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 7.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 57 | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 | 45 | 4.80% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 4.70% |
| 45 to 49 | 64 | 6.83% |
| 50 to 54 | 54 | 5.76% |
| 55 to 59 | 34 | 3.63% |
| 60 to 64 | 22 | 2.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 20 | 2.13% |
| 70 to 74 | 23 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 80 and over | 10 | 1.07% |
| Total | 937 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balingasag grew from 895 in 1990 to 967 in 2020, an increase of 72 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.67%, or an increase of 30 people, from the previous population of 937 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 895 | – | |
| 941 | 0.94% | |
| 926 | -0.34% | |
| 913 | -0.19% | |
| 838 | -3.07% | |
| 937 | 2.15% | |
| 967 | 0.67% |
Location
Balingasag is situated at approximately 11.3235, 122.7459, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 34.4 meters or 112.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balingasag 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.