Balucuan, Municipality of Dao, Province of Capiz
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| Province | Capiz |
| Municipality | Dao |
| Postal code | 5810 |
| Population (2020) | 3,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 11.3978, 122.6780 (11° 24' North, 122° 41' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.1 meters (52.8 feet) |
Balucuan is a barangay in the municipality of Dao, in the province of Capiz. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 3,389. This represented 10.01% of the total population of Dao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balucuan in the 2015 Census was 3,308 broken down into 747 households or an average of 4.43 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,911 | 525 | 5.54 | |
| 2,960 | 583 | 5.08 | |
| 3,180 | 599 | 5.31 | |
| 3,233 | 639 | 5.06 | |
| 3,096 | 681 | 4.55 | |
| 3,308 | 747 | 4.43 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balucuan is 20 to 24, with 323 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 40 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 59 | 1.78% |
| 1 to 4 | 265 | 8.01% |
| 5 to 9 | 310 | 9.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 293 | 8.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 304 | 9.19% |
| 20 to 24 | 323 | 9.76% |
| 25 to 29 | 257 | 7.77% |
| 30 to 34 | 228 | 6.89% |
| 35 to 39 | 217 | 6.56% |
| 40 to 44 | 175 | 5.29% |
| 45 to 49 | 191 | 5.77% |
| 50 to 54 | 184 | 5.56% |
| 55 to 59 | 159 | 4.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 110 | 3.33% |
| 65 to 69 | 81 | 2.45% |
| 70 to 74 | 61 | 1.84% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 1.54% |
| 80 and over | 40 | 1.21% |
| Total | 3,308 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balucuan grew from 2,911 in 1990 to 3,389 in 2020, an increase of 478 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.51%, or an increase of 81 people, from the previous population of 3,308 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,911 | – | |
| 2,960 | 0.31% | |
| 3,180 | 1.55% | |
| 3,233 | 0.23% | |
| 3,096 | -1.56% | |
| 3,308 | 1.27% | |
| 3,389 | 0.51% |
Location
Balucuan is situated at approximately 11.3978, 122.6780, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.1 meters or 52.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balucuan 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.