Balong, City of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) |
| Province | Kalinga |
| City | Tabuk |
| Postal code | 3800 |
| Population (2020) | 2,297 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.5260, 121.4745 (17° 32' North, 121° 28' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 125.7 meters (412.4 feet) |
Balong is a barangay in the city of Tabuk, in the province of Kalinga. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,297. This represented 1.90% of the total population of Tabuk.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balong in the 2015 Census was 1,998 broken down into 437 households or an average of 4.57 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 756 | 139 | 5.44 | |
| 874 | 164 | 5.33 | |
| 1,230 | 217 | 5.67 | |
| 1,299 | 267 | 4.87 | |
| 1,680 | 356 | 4.72 | |
| 1,998 | 437 | 4.57 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balong is 5 to 9, with 259 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 13 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 41 | 2.05% |
| 1 to 4 | 205 | 10.26% |
| 5 to 9 | 259 | 12.96% |
| 10 to 14 | 222 | 11.11% |
| 15 to 19 | 200 | 10.01% |
| 20 to 24 | 213 | 10.66% |
| 25 to 29 | 184 | 9.21% |
| 30 to 34 | 121 | 6.06% |
| 35 to 39 | 106 | 5.31% |
| 40 to 44 | 108 | 5.41% |
| 45 to 49 | 112 | 5.61% |
| 50 to 54 | 78 | 3.90% |
| 55 to 59 | 52 | 2.60% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 1.40% |
| 65 to 69 | 23 | 1.15% |
| 70 to 74 | 20 | 1.00% |
| 75 to 79 | 13 | 0.65% |
| 80 and over | 13 | 0.65% |
| Total | 1,998 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balong grew from 756 in 1990 to 2,297 in 2020, an increase of 1,541 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 2.98%, or an increase of 299 people, from the previous population of 1,998 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 756 | – | |
| 874 | 2.75% | |
| 1,230 | 7.60% | |
| 1,299 | 0.76% | |
| 1,680 | 9.81% | |
| 1,998 | 3.36% | |
| 2,297 | 2.98% |
Location
Balong is situated at approximately 17.5260, 121.4745, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 125.7 meters or 412.4 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balong 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.