Poblacion I, Municipality of Balabac, Province of Palawan
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | MIMAROPA Region |
| Province | Palawan |
| Municipality | Balabac |
| Postal code | 5307 |
| Population (2020) | 272 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Balabac |
| Coordinates | 7.9855, 117.0654 (7° 59' North, 117° 4' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 23.4 meters (76.8 feet) |
Poblacion I is a barangay in the municipality of Balabac, in the province of Palawan. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 272. This represented 0.64% of the total population of Balabac.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Poblacion I in the 2015 Census was 236 broken down into 59 households or an average of 4.00 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | 31 | 4.16 | |
| 198 | 36 | 5.50 | |
| 184 | 39 | 4.72 | |
| 171 | 40 | 4.28 | |
| 233 | 52 | 4.48 | |
| 236 | 59 | 4.00 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Poblacion I is 5 to 9, with 29 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1 individual.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 6 | 2.54% |
| 1 to 4 | 17 | 7.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 29 | 12.29% |
| 10 to 14 | 28 | 11.86% |
| 15 to 19 | 14 | 5.93% |
| 20 to 24 | 17 | 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 | 25 | 10.59% |
| 30 to 34 | 10 | 4.24% |
| 35 to 39 | 15 | 6.36% |
| 40 to 44 | 13 | 5.51% |
| 45 to 49 | 12 | 5.08% |
| 50 to 54 | 18 | 7.63% |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 5.51% |
| 60 to 64 | 8 | 3.39% |
| 65 to 69 | 6 | 2.54% |
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 1 | 0.42% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.85% |
| Total | 236 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Poblacion I grew from 129 in 1990 to 272 in 2020, an increase of 143 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 3.03%, or an increase of 36 people, from the previous population of 236 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | – | |
| 210 | 9.56% | |
| 184 | -2.79% | |
| 171 | -1.01% | |
| 233 | 11.92% | |
| 236 | 0.24% | |
| 272 | 3.03% |
Location
Poblacion I is situated at approximately 7.9855, 117.0654, in the island of Balabac. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.4 meters or 76.8 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Poblacion I 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.