Balais, Municipality of Lagangilang, Province of Abra
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Abra |
| Municipality | Lagangilang |
| Postal code | 2802 |
| Population (2020) | 460 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.6202, 120.7338 (17° 37' North, 120° 44' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 66.4 meters (217.8 feet) |
Balais is a barangay in the municipality of Lagangilang, in the province of Abra. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 460. This represented 3.08% of the total population of Lagangilang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balais in the 2015 Census was 448 broken down into 107 households or an average of 4.19 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 | 76 | 4.72 | |
| 397 | 83 | 4.78 | |
| 407 | 96 | 4.24 | |
| 505 | 105 | 4.81 | |
| 533 | 110 | 4.85 | |
| 448 | 107 | 4.19 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balais is 10 to 14, with 45 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 1.34% |
| 1 to 4 | 38 | 8.48% |
| 5 to 9 | 35 | 7.81% |
| 10 to 14 | 45 | 10.04% |
| 15 to 19 | 40 | 8.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 35 | 7.81% |
| 25 to 29 | 29 | 6.47% |
| 30 to 34 | 36 | 8.04% |
| 35 to 39 | 23 | 5.13% |
| 40 to 44 | 24 | 5.36% |
| 45 to 49 | 15 | 3.35% |
| 50 to 54 | 23 | 5.13% |
| 55 to 59 | 35 | 7.81% |
| 60 to 64 | 33 | 7.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 12 | 2.68% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 1.56% |
| 75 to 79 | 7 | 1.56% |
| 80 and over | 5 | 1.12% |
| Total | 448 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balais grew from 359 in 1990 to 460 in 2020, an increase of 101 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.56%, or an increase of 12 people, from the previous population of 448 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 359 | – | |
| 397 | 1.90% | |
| 407 | 0.53% | |
| 505 | 3.02% | |
| 533 | 1.98% | |
| 448 | -3.25% | |
| 460 | 0.56% |
Location
Balais is situated at approximately 17.6202, 120.7338, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 66.4 meters or 217.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balais 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.