Balansay, Municipality of Mamburao, Province of Occidental Mindoro
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Occidental Mindoro |
| Municipality | Mamburao |
| Postal code | 5106 |
| Population (2020) | 7,327 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindoro |
| Coordinates | 13.2091, 120.6448 (13° 13' North, 120° 39' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) |
Balansay is a barangay in the municipality of Mamburao, in the province of Occidental Mindoro. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 7,327. This represented 15.36% of the total population of Mamburao.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Balansay in the 2015 Census was 6,942 broken down into 1,621 households or an average of 4.28 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,694 | 697 | 5.30 | |
| 4,158 | 840 | 4.95 | |
| 4,765 | 945 | 5.04 | |
| 5,547 | 1,219 | 4.55 | |
| 6,137 | 1,384 | 4.43 | |
| 6,942 | 1,621 | 4.28 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Balansay is 5 to 9, with 911 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 80 and over, with 30 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 209 | 3.00% |
| 1 to 4 | 740 | 10.64% |
| 5 to 9 | 911 | 13.09% |
| 10 to 14 | 784 | 11.27% |
| 15 to 19 | 687 | 9.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 623 | 8.95% |
| 25 to 29 | 553 | 7.95% |
| 30 to 34 | 505 | 7.26% |
| 35 to 39 | 378 | 5.43% |
| 40 to 44 | 363 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 296 | 4.25% |
| 50 to 54 | 291 | 4.18% |
| 55 to 59 | 212 | 3.05% |
| 60 to 64 | 156 | 2.24% |
| 65 to 69 | 113 | 1.62% |
| 70 to 74 | 56 | 0.80% |
| 75 to 79 | 51 | 0.73% |
| 80 and over | 30 | 0.43% |
| Total | 6,958 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Balansay grew from 3,694 in 1990 to 7,327 in 2020, an increase of 3,633 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 1.09%, or an increase of 369 people, from the previous population of 6,958 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,694 | – | |
| 4,161 | 2.26% | |
| 4,765 | 2.95% | |
| 5,547 | 2.12% | |
| 6,137 | 3.75% | |
| 6,958 | 2.42% | |
| 7,327 | 1.09% |
Location
Balansay is situated at approximately 13.2091, 120.6448, in the island of Mindoro. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 10.9 meters or 35.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Balansay 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.