Balantoy, Municipality of Balbalan, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| Municipality | Balbalan |
| Postal code | 3801 |
| Population (2020) | 1,655 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5031, 121.2347 (17° 30' North, 121° 14' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 883.3 meters (2,897.9 feet) |
Balantoy is a barangay in the municipality of Balbalan, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 1,655. This represented 12.82% of the total population of Balbalan.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balantoy in the 2015 Census was 1,508 broken down into 286 households or an average of 5.27 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,185 | 185 | 6.41 | |
| 1,309 | 203 | 6.45 | |
| 1,352 | 219 | 6.17 | |
| 1,404 | 244 | 5.75 | |
| 1,455 | 255 | 5.71 | |
| 1,508 | 286 | 5.27 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balantoy is 5 to 9, with 165 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 21 | 1.39% |
| 1 to 4 | 118 | 7.82% |
| 5 to 9 | 165 | 10.94% |
| 10 to 14 | 153 | 10.15% |
| 15 to 19 | 102 | 6.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 92 | 6.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 143 | 9.48% |
| 30 to 34 | 103 | 6.83% |
| 35 to 39 | 105 | 6.96% |
| 40 to 44 | 85 | 5.64% |
| 45 to 49 | 81 | 5.37% |
| 50 to 54 | 93 | 6.17% |
| 55 to 59 | 69 | 4.58% |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 3.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 42 | 2.79% |
| 70 to 74 | 33 | 2.19% |
| 75 to 79 | 14 | 0.93% |
| 80 and over | 31 | 2.06% |
| Total | 1,508 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balantoy grew from 1,185 in 1990 to 1,655 in 2020, an increase of 470 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.98%, or an increase of 147 people, from the previous population of 1,508 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,185 | – | |
| 1,365 | 2.68% | |
| 1,361 | -0.06% | |
| 1,404 | 0.43% | |
| 1,455 | 1.31% | |
| 1,508 | 0.68% | |
| 1,655 | 1.98% |
Location
Balantoy is situated at approximately 17.5031, 121.2347, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 883.3 meters or 2,897.9 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balantoy 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.