Balakbak, Municipality of Kapangan, Province of Benguet
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Benguet |
| Municipality | Kapangan |
| Postal code | 2613 |
| Population (2020) | 1,205 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 16.6370, 120.6249 (16° 38' North, 120° 37' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 795.9 meters (2,611.2 feet) |
Balakbak is a barangay in the municipality of Kapangan, in the province of Benguet. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,205. This represented 6.24% of the total population of Kapangan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balakbak in the 2015 Census was 1,322 broken down into 286 households or an average of 4.62 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,038 | 222 | 4.68 | |
| 1,005 | 225 | 4.47 | |
| 1,296 | 271 | 4.78 | |
| 1,275 | 294 | 4.34 | |
| 1,372 | 289 | 4.75 | |
| 1,322 | 286 | 4.62 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balakbak is 15 to 19, with 152 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 21 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 26 | 1.97% |
| 1 to 4 | 94 | 7.11% |
| 5 to 9 | 113 | 8.55% |
| 10 to 14 | 115 | 8.70% |
| 15 to 19 | 152 | 11.50% |
| 20 to 24 | 125 | 9.46% |
| 25 to 29 | 115 | 8.70% |
| 30 to 34 | 83 | 6.28% |
| 35 to 39 | 68 | 5.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 75 | 5.67% |
| 45 to 49 | 59 | 4.46% |
| 50 to 54 | 62 | 4.69% |
| 55 to 59 | 59 | 4.46% |
| 60 to 64 | 47 | 3.56% |
| 65 to 69 | 57 | 4.31% |
| 70 to 74 | 27 | 2.04% |
| 75 to 79 | 24 | 1.82% |
| 80 and over | 21 | 1.59% |
| Total | 1,322 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balakbak grew from 1,038 in 1990 to 1,205 in 2020, an increase of 167 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 1.93%, or a decrease of 117 people, from the previous population of 1,322 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,038 | – | |
| 1,085 | 0.83% | |
| 1,296 | 3.88% | |
| 1,277 | -0.20% | |
| 1,372 | 2.65% | |
| 1,322 | -0.70% | |
| 1,205 | -1.93% |
Location
Balakbak is situated at approximately 16.6370, 120.6249, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 795.9 meters or 2,611.2 feet above mean sea level.
Sitios
Balakbak is composed of seven sitios:
- Buyot
- Easter Legleg
- Legleg Central/Balakbak Proper
- Mangga
- Obellan
- Tagpaya
- Western Legleg
Adjacent barangays
Balakbak shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- List of sitios is from the Municipality of Kapangan Government official website.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.