Balaquid, Municipality of Cabucgayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Cabucgayan |
| Postal code | 6550 |
| Population (2020) | 2,672 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.5041, 124.5303 (11° 30' North, 124° 32' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 607.4 meters (1,992.8 feet) |
Balaquid is a barangay in the municipality of Cabucgayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,672. This represented 12.40% of the total population of Cabucgayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balaquid in the 2015 Census was 2,688 broken down into 628 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,111 | 398 | 5.30 | |
| 2,180 | 432 | 5.05 | |
| 2,363 | 443 | 5.33 | |
| 2,529 | 540 | 4.68 | |
| 2,499 | 542 | 4.61 | |
| 2,688 | 628 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age groups with the highest population in Balaquid are in the ranges 5 to 9, and 10 to 14, with 336 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 33 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 50 | 1.86% |
| 1 to 4 | 252 | 9.38% |
| 5 to 9 | 336 | 12.50% |
| 10 to 14 | 336 | 12.50% |
| 15 to 19 | 263 | 9.78% |
| 20 to 24 | 209 | 7.78% |
| 25 to 29 | 147 | 5.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 168 | 6.25% |
| 35 to 39 | 132 | 4.91% |
| 40 to 44 | 126 | 4.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 169 | 6.29% |
| 50 to 54 | 110 | 4.09% |
| 55 to 59 | 94 | 3.50% |
| 60 to 64 | 88 | 3.27% |
| 65 to 69 | 77 | 2.86% |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 2.34% |
| 75 to 79 | 33 | 1.23% |
| 80 and over | 35 | 1.30% |
| Total | 2,688 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balaquid grew from 2,111 in 1990 to 2,672 in 2020, an increase of 561 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 0.13%, or a decrease of 16 people, from the previous population of 2,688 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,111 | – | |
| 2,180 | 0.60% | |
| 2,363 | 1.74% | |
| 2,529 | 0.94% | |
| 2,499 | -0.43% | |
| 2,688 | 1.40% | |
| 2,672 | -0.13% |
Location
Balaquid is situated at approximately 11.5041, 124.5303, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 607.4 meters or 1,992.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balaquid 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.