Banlas, Municipality of Maripipi, Province of Biliran
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Biliran |
| Municipality | Maripipi |
| Postal code | 6546 |
| Population (2020) | 237 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Maripipi |
| Coordinates | 11.7925, 124.3387 (11° 48' North, 124° 20' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 275.7 meters (904.5 feet) |
Banlas is a barangay in the municipality of Maripipi, in the province of Biliran. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 237. This represented 3.72% of the total population of Maripipi.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Banlas in the 2015 Census was 235 broken down into 64 households or an average of 3.67 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 55 | 4.78 | |
| 286 | 58 | 4.93 | |
| 324 | 58 | 5.59 | |
| 247 | 63 | 3.92 | |
| 249 | 64 | 3.89 | |
| 235 | 64 | 3.67 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Banlas is 5 to 9, with 22 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 | 4 | 1.70% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 7.23% |
| 5 to 9 | 22 | 9.36% |
| 10 to 14 | 19 | 8.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 21 | 8.94% |
| 20 to 24 | 21 | 8.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 18 | 7.66% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 16 | 6.81% |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 7.23% |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 5.96% |
| 50 to 54 | 8 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 4.68% |
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 4.68% |
| 65 to 69 | 8 | 3.40% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 3.83% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.43% |
| 80 and over | 8 | 3.40% |
| Total | 235 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Banlas fell from 263 in 1990 to 237 in 2020, a decrease of 26 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.18%, or an increase of 2 people, from the previous population of 235 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 263 | – | |
| 286 | 1.58% | |
| 324 | 2.71% | |
| 247 | -3.67% | |
| 249 | 0.29% | |
| 235 | -1.10% | |
| 237 | 0.18% |
Location
Banlas is situated at approximately 11.7925, 124.3387, in the island of Maripipi. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 275.7 meters or 904.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Banlas 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.