Balite, Municipality of Kawayan, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Kawayan |
| Postal code | 6545 |
| Population (2020) | 1,110 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Biliran |
| Coordinates | 11.6799, 124.3635 (11° 41' North, 124° 22' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 49.5 meters (162.4 feet) |
Balite is a barangay in the municipality of Kawayan, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,110. This represented 5.43% of the total population of Kawayan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balite in the 2015 Census was 1,019 broken down into 211 households or an average of 4.83 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 811 | 157 | 5.17 | |
| 897 | 196 | 4.58 | |
| 891 | 186 | 4.79 | |
| 940 | 202 | 4.65 | |
| 1,008 | 215 | 4.69 | |
| 1,019 | 211 | 4.83 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balite is 5 to 9, with 119 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 12 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 9.22% |
| 5 to 9 | 119 | 11.68% |
| 10 to 14 | 91 | 8.93% |
| 15 to 19 | 92 | 9.03% |
| 20 to 24 | 105 | 10.30% |
| 25 to 29 | 84 | 8.24% |
| 30 to 34 | 63 | 6.18% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 6.67% |
| 40 to 44 | 58 | 5.69% |
| 45 to 49 | 56 | 5.50% |
| 50 to 54 | 42 | 4.12% |
| 55 to 59 | 33 | 3.24% |
| 60 to 64 | 34 | 3.34% |
| 65 to 69 | 21 | 2.06% |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 1.86% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 80 and over | 12 | 1.18% |
| Total | 1,019 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balite grew from 811 in 1990 to 1,110 in 2020, an increase of 299 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.82%, or an increase of 91 people, from the previous population of 1,019 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 811 | – | |
| 903 | 2.03% | |
| 891 | -0.29% | |
| 940 | 0.74% | |
| 1,008 | 2.57% | |
| 1,019 | 0.21% | |
| 1,110 | 1.82% |
Location
Balite is situated at approximately 11.6799, 124.3635, in the island of Biliran. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 49.5 meters or 162.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balite 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.