Balabago, City of Iloilo
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Western Visayas (Region VI) |
| City | Iloilo City |
| Postal code | 5000 |
| Population (2020) | 10,023 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Panay |
| Coordinates | 10.7392, 122.5791 (10° 44' North, 122° 35' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Balabago is a barangay in Iloilo City. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 10,023. This represented 2.19% of the total population of Iloilo City.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balabago in the 2015 Census was 8,594 broken down into 1,778 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,886 | 1,075 | 5.48 | |
| 6,503 | 1,228 | 5.30 | |
| 6,748 | 1,359 | 4.97 | |
| 8,557 | 1,756 | 4.87 | |
| 8,596 | 1,888 | 4.55 | |
| 8,594 | 1,778 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balabago is 15 to 19, with 798 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 102 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 175 | 2.04% |
| 1 to 4 | 574 | 6.68% |
| 5 to 9 | 770 | 8.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 727 | 8.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 798 | 9.29% |
| 20 to 24 | 796 | 9.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 727 | 8.46% |
| 30 to 34 | 676 | 7.87% |
| 35 to 39 | 640 | 7.45% |
| 40 to 44 | 561 | 6.53% |
| 45 to 49 | 475 | 5.53% |
| 50 to 54 | 407 | 4.74% |
| 55 to 59 | 358 | 4.17% |
| 60 to 64 | 320 | 3.72% |
| 65 to 69 | 243 | 2.83% |
| 70 to 74 | 127 | 1.48% |
| 75 to 79 | 102 | 1.19% |
| 80 and over | 118 | 1.37% |
| Total | 8,594 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balabago grew from 5,886 in 1990 to 10,023 in 2020, an increase of 4,137 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.29%, or an increase of 1,429 people, from the previous population of 8,594 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5,886 | – | |
| 6,503 | 1.89% | |
| 6,748 | 0.80% | |
| 8,557 | 3.33% | |
| 8,596 | 0.17% | |
| 8,594 | 0.00% | |
| 10,023 | 3.29% |
Location
Balabago is situated at approximately 10.7392, 122.5791, in the island of Panay. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balabago 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.