Balao, Municipality of Abra de Ilog, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Abra de Ilog |
| Postal code | 5108 |
| Population (2020) | 4,292 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.4129, 120.7015 (13° 25' North, 120° 42' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 31.7 meters (104.0 feet) |
Balao is a barangay in the municipality of Abra de Ilog, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 4,292. This represented 12.20% of the total population of Abra de Ilog.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balao in the 2015 Census was 3,347 broken down into 800 households or an average of 4.18 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | 260 | 4.68 | |
| 1,204 | 255 | 4.72 | |
| 1,803 | 372 | 4.85 | |
| 2,553 | 524 | 4.87 | |
| 2,959 | 601 | 4.92 | |
| 3,347 | 800 | 4.18 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balao is 5 to 9, with 469 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 14 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 99 | 2.96% |
| 1 to 4 | 358 | 10.70% |
| 5 to 9 | 469 | 14.01% |
| 10 to 14 | 438 | 13.09% |
| 15 to 19 | 353 | 10.55% |
| 20 to 24 | 271 | 8.10% |
| 25 to 29 | 231 | 6.90% |
| 30 to 34 | 227 | 6.78% |
| 35 to 39 | 210 | 6.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 200 | 5.98% |
| 45 to 49 | 159 | 4.75% |
| 50 to 54 | 108 | 3.23% |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 2.15% |
| 60 to 64 | 46 | 1.37% |
| 65 to 69 | 41 | 1.22% |
| 70 to 74 | 35 | 1.05% |
| 75 to 79 | 16 | 0.48% |
| 80 and over | 14 | 0.42% |
| Total | 3,347 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balao grew from 1,216 in 1990 to 4,292 in 2020, an increase of 3,076 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 5.37%, or an increase of 945 people, from the previous population of 3,347 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1,216 | – | |
| 1,204 | -0.19% | |
| 1,803 | 9.04% | |
| 2,558 | 4.94% | |
| 2,979 | 5.70% | |
| 3,347 | 2.24% | |
| 4,292 | 5.37% |
Location
Balao is situated at approximately 13.4129, 120.7015, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 31.7 meters or 104.0 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balao 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.