Balbalan, Province of Kalinga
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Barangay count | 14 |
| Postal code | 3801 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 542.69 km2 (209.53 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 12,914 |
| Density (2020) | 24 / km2 (62 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 17° 26' North, 121° 12' East (17.4400, 121.2006) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 999.8 meters (3,279.4 feet) |
Balbalan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Kalinga.
The municipality has a land area of 542.69 square kilometers or 209.53 square miles which constitutes 16.54% of Kalinga's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 12,914. This represented 5.63% of the total population of Kalinga province, or 0.72% of the overall population of the Cordillera Administrative Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 24 inhabitants per square kilometer or 62 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Balbalan has 14 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ababa-an | 3.45% | 445 | 444 | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Balantoy | 12.82% | 1,655 | 1,508 | 9.75% | 1.98% |
| Balbalan Proper | 8.54% | 1,103 | 974 | 13.24% | 2.65% |
| Balbalasang | 6.34% | 819 | 997 | -17.85% | -4.06% |
| Buaya | 8.05% | 1,040 | 816 | 27.45% | 5.24% |
| Dao-angan | 4.67% | 603 | 616 | -2.11% | -0.45% |
| Gawa-an | 8.26% | 1,067 | 997 | 7.02% | 1.44% |
| Mabaca | 4.77% | 616 | 611 | 0.82% | 0.17% |
| Maling | 3.60% | 465 | 402 | 15.67% | 3.11% |
| Pantikian | 9.13% | 1,179 | 1,109 | 6.31% | 1.30% |
| Poblacion | 10.82% | 1,397 | 1,296 | 7.79% | 1.59% |
| Poswoy | 8.02% | 1,036 | 1,073 | -3.45% | -0.74% |
| Talalang | 4.67% | 603 | 495 | 21.82% | 4.24% |
| Tawang | 6.86% | 886 | 857 | 3.38% | 0.70% |
| Balbalan Total | 12,914 | 12,195 | 5.90% | 1.21% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Balbalan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱111,200,658.39.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 62,608,604.60 | – |
| 2010 | 66,778,030.09 | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 71,709,512.85 | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 70,972,335.77 | -1.03% |
| 2013 | 78,531,315.88 | 10.65% |
| 2014 | 87,931,107.05 | 11.97% |
| 2015 | 99,608,261.42 | 13.28% |
| 2016 | 111,200,658.39 | 11.64% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Balbalan in the 2015 Census was 12,154 broken down into 2,302 households or an average of 5.28 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,142 | 1,636 | 6.20 | |
| 11,649 | 1,831 | 6.36 | |
| 11,829 | 1,923 | 6.15 | |
| 12,012 | 2,088 | 5.75 | |
| 12,072 | 2,137 | 5.65 | |
| 12,154 | 2,302 | 5.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balbalan is 5 to 9, with 1,293 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 189 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 226 | 1.85% |
| 1 to 4 | 952 | 7.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 1,293 | 10.60% |
| 10 to 14 | 1,260 | 10.33% |
| 15 to 19 | 982 | 8.05% |
| 20 to 24 | 966 | 7.92% |
| 25 to 29 | 982 | 8.05% |
| 30 to 34 | 787 | 6.45% |
| 35 to 39 | 749 | 6.14% |
| 40 to 44 | 685 | 5.62% |
| 45 to 49 | 661 | 5.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 709 | 5.81% |
| 55 to 59 | 534 | 4.38% |
| 60 to 64 | 408 | 3.35% |
| 65 to 69 | 315 | 2.58% |
| 70 to 74 | 299 | 2.45% |
| 75 to 79 | 189 | 1.55% |
| 80 and over | 198 | 1.62% |
| Total | 12,195 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balbalan grew from 6,238 in 1918 to 12,914 in 2020, an increase of 6,676 people over the course of 102 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.21%, or an increase of 719 people, from the previous population of 12,195 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| – | – | |
| 6,238 | – | |
| 5,670 | -0.48% | |
| 6,184 | 0.89% | |
| 7,605 | 1.84% | |
| 6,518 | -1.50% | |
| 7,552 | 3.00% | |
| 9,168 | 3.95% | |
| 10,147 | 1.02% | |
| 11,742 | 2.77% | |
| 11,934 | 0.35% | |
| 12,012 | 0.09% | |
| 12,082 | 0.21% | |
| 12,195 | 0.18% | |
| 12,914 | 1.21% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Balbalan for the year 2019 was 9,151, broken down into 4,991 males and 4,160 females.
Location
The municipal center of Balbalan is situated at approximately 17° 26' North, 121° 12' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 999.8 meters or 3,279.4 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Balbalan are Tabuk, Kalinga, Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Ilagan, Isabela, Cauayan, Isabela, Candon, Ilocos Sur, and Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The nearest municipalities are Pasil, Kalinga, Lubuagan, Kalinga, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, Tanudan, Kalinga, Malibcong, Abra, and Tinglayan, Kalinga. Its distance from the national capital is 322.83 kilometers (200.60 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pasil, Kalinga, 12.94 kilometers (8.04 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S20°W)
- Lubuagan, Kalinga, 16.73 kilometers (10.40 miles) to the South (S10°W)
- Pinukpuk, Kalinga, 19.16 kilometers (11.90 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N65°E)
- Tanudan, Kalinga, 24.38 kilometers (15.15 miles) to the South (S8°E)
- Malibcong, Abra, 23.58 kilometers (14.65 miles) to the West‑Northwest (N72°W)
- Tinglayan, Kalinga, 26.72 kilometers (16.60 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S12°W)
Nearest cities
- Tabuk, Kalinga, 28.30 kilometers (17.58 miles) to the East (S84°E)
- Tuguegarao, Cagayan, 57.72 kilometers (35.87 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N77°E)
- Ilagan, Isabela, 82.98 kilometers (51.56 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S62°E)
- Cauayan, Isabela, 86.77 kilometers (53.91 miles) to the Southeast (S44°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 87.24 kilometers (54.21 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S67°W)
- Vigan, Ilocos Sur, 86.92 kilometers (54.01 miles) to the West (N85°W)
Distance from Manila: 322.83 kilometers (200.60 miles) to the South (S4°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.