Balbalan, Municipality of Dimiao, Province of Bohol
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Central Visayas (Region VII) |
| Province | Bohol |
| Municipality | Dimiao |
| Postal code | 6305 |
| Population (2020) | 317 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Bohol |
| Coordinates | 9.6074, 124.1518 (9° 36' North, 124° 9' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 5.5 meters (18.0 feet) |
Balbalan is a barangay in the municipality of Dimiao, in the province of Bohol. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 317. This represented 2.13% of the total population of Dimiao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balbalan in the 2015 Census was 278 broken down into 57 households or an average of 4.88 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 36 | 4.33 | |
| 253 | 51 | 4.96 | |
| 283 | 55 | 5.15 | |
| 239 | 51 | 4.69 | |
| 273 | 57 | 4.79 | |
| 278 | 57 | 4.88 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balbalan is 15 to 19, with 33 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.16% |
| 1 to 4 | 18 | 6.47% |
| 5 to 9 | 17 | 6.12% |
| 10 to 14 | 27 | 9.71% |
| 15 to 19 | 33 | 11.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 22 | 7.91% |
| 25 to 29 | 21 | 7.55% |
| 30 to 34 | 18 | 6.47% |
| 35 to 39 | 20 | 7.19% |
| 40 to 44 | 10 | 3.60% |
| 45 to 49 | 20 | 7.19% |
| 50 to 54 | 13 | 4.68% |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 6.12% |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 4.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 1.80% |
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 80 and over | 9 | 3.24% |
| Total | 278 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balbalan grew from 156 in 1990 to 317 in 2020, an increase of 161 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.80%, or an increase of 39 people, from the previous population of 278 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 156 | – | |
| 253 | 9.48% | |
| 283 | 2.43% | |
| 239 | -2.30% | |
| 273 | 4.96% | |
| 278 | 0.35% | |
| 317 | 2.80% |
Location
Balbalan is situated at approximately 9.6074, 124.1518, in the island of Bohol. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 5.5 meters or 18.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balbalan 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.